Manager, Maintenance Projects & Planning - UPM - Remote - Global
Maintenance Projects & Planning
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Job Description
We are looking for a Manager, Maintenance Projects & Planning at UPM’s Biorefinery in Lappeenranta. The role involves leading maintenance investment and development projects, overseeing major turnarounds and shutdowns, and driving digitalization and process improvements. The position includes managing a team of seven experts, collaborating across functions, and supporting contractor and supplier relations. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, project management experience in the process industry, and fluency in Finnish and English. UPM offers a meaningful, impactful role in a sustainable, innovative company with development opportunities and a supportive community.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 46 |
| Tampere, Finland | 29 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 8 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 7 |
| Pietarsaari, Finland | 7 |
| Wroclaw, Poland | 5 |
| Remote - Global | 4 |
| Jämsä, Finland | 3 |
| Valkeakoski, Finland | 3 |
| Tamper, Finland | 2 |
| Joroinen, Finland | 2 |
| Lahti, Finland | 2 |
| Savonlinna, Finland | 2 |
| Remote - Finland | 2 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 2 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 2 |
| Juupajoki, Finland | 2 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 1 |
| Rauma, Finland | 1 |
| Parikkala, Finland | 1 |
| Tamper | 1 |
| Nowa Wies, Poland | 1 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 1 |
| Wrocław, Poland | 1 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 1 |
| Hämeenkyrö, Finland | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Joutsan, Finland | 1 |
| Porin, Finland | 1 |
| Juva, Finland | 1 |
| Karjaa, Finland | 1 |
| Kajaan, Finland | 1 |
| Nowa Wieś, Poland | 1 |
| Leuna, Germany | 1 |
| Pälkäne, Finland | 1 |
| Kajaanin metsäasiakasyksikkö, Kajaani, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 34 |
| Manager | 8 |
| Data Scientist | 5 |
| Marketing Specialist | 3 |
| Maintenance Technician | 3 |
| Legal Trainee | 3 |
| Architect | 2 |
| Logistics Coordinator | 2 |
| Customer Manager | 2 |
| Sales Representative | 2 |
| Finance Trainee | 2 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2 |
| Process Engineer | 2 |
| Process Expert | 2 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Business Manager | 1 |
| Engineering Trainee | 1 |
| Service Owner | 1 |
| Product Manager | 1 |
| Forestry Customer Advisor | 1 |
| Finance Professional | 1 |
| Forest Customer Manager | 1 |
| Senior Copywriter | 1 |
| Agricultural Worker | 1 |
| Trainee | 1 |
| Laborant | 1 |
| Electrical and Automation Technician | 1 |
| Software Engineer | 1 |
| Terminal Supervisor | 1 |
| Job | 1 |
| Customer Relations Manager | 1 |
| Production Engineer | 1 |
| Forestry Customer Manager | 1 |
| HR Solutions and Processes | 1 |
| Researcher / Senior Researcher | 1 |
| Finance Analyst | 1 |
| Worker | 1 |
| Customer Service Manager | 1 |
| Senior Specialist, Application Development | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Security Guard | 1 |
| Product and Sample Service Specialist | 1 |
| Analyst/Manager | 1 |
| Energy Market Analyst | 1 |
| Master Data Management Platform Owner | 1 |
| Operator | 1 |
| Sales Manager | 1 |
| Innovation Excellence Manager | 1 |
| Trader | 1 |
| Data scientist | 1 |
| Sales Specialist | 1 |
| Service Manager | 1 |
| Concept Lead | 1 |
| Director Social Responsibility | 1 |
| Maintenance Engineer | 1 |
| Strategy Specialist | 1 |
| Production Operator | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Forestry Specialist | 1 |
| Vice President | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 45 |
| Manager | 22 |
| Intern | 10 |
| Senior | 9 |
| Mid-level | 2 |
| No People Management | 1 |
| Junior | 1 |
UPM appears in 147 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Tampere, Finland, and Lappeenranta, Finland.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance investment and development projects
- Oversee major turnarounds and shutdowns
- Develop maintenance planning practices and digital tools
- Lead and support a team of seven experts
Requirements
- Relevant technical degree (e.g., M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, or Automation Engineering)
- Experience in project management and maintenance planning within the process industry
- Experience preparing and executing major industrial turnarounds and managing shutdown quality and logistics
- Deep understanding of maintenance methodologies and technical specifications
- Fluent in Finnish and English
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