Project Manager

Project Manager for new forklift product development. We are a product development department of just over 50 people in Finland, responsible for the development of electric warehouse, automated, and counterbalance forklifts primarily for the European market. We are part of a global R&D organization and we collaborate extensively with our company’s development centers in the Americas and Japan. As a Project Manager, you will work as part of the R&D organization, responsible for leading new product projects. Delivery projects for automated forklifts are handled by dedicated project managers. This is a permanent position. Our office is located in Järvenpää, and after the onboarding period, we offer modern opportunities for hybrid work. In this role, you will ensure the successful execution of projects through close collaboration with stakeholders. Your key responsibilities include project content management, scheduling, budgeting, ramp-up coordination, communication, and resourcing. At the core of everything you do is close cooperation with various stakeholders, so adaptability and a sense of humor will be essential along the way! Your stakeholders will include e.g. sales, procurement, design, quality, and production. Our new Project Manager is a proactive individual with a self-directed attitude and strong interpersonal skills, capable of keeping things under control even in changing situations. You also enjoy managing the big picture and working with people. We expect you to have: Finnish and English language proficiency; Previous experience in project work; A university degree (e.g., in business or engineering). We consider as advantages previous experience in similar roles. You may also be an early-career project manager. We can tailor the role based on your experience, so don’t hesitate to apply! We offer a front-row seat to observe and influence the entire development process of a new product. You’ll have the opportunity to develop project practices that elevate our work to the next level. You’ll be supported by a skilled and motivated team, working together on innovative solutions that shape the future of material handling. In addition, we offer comprehensive employee benefits, including staff clubs, sports and culture benefits, and extended occupational health care. Interested? Please submit your application via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than October 18, 2026. We will review applications during the application period, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found. For more information about the position, please contact Concepts & Projects Manager Tuomo Kinnunen on weekdays between 8:00–16:00 at 0503460410. You can also reach him by email at Tuomo.Kinnunen@logisnext.eu. Due to data protection regulations, we only accept applications submitted electronically through our system – we do not process applications sent by email. Please note that applicants must have a valid residence and work permit for Finland. New employees will undergo an occupational health check as part of the onboarding process. Logisnext Europe Oy designs, manufactures, and delivers cutting-edge technology for logistics solutions, including a wide range of forklifts, automation systems, and related services. Our operations align with global megatrends such as digitalization, robotics, automation, and electrification. We cover all stages of new product and solution development – from design to modern manufacturing and logistics operations. We are the European product development center for Logisnext companies. Our headquarters is located in Järvenpää, just 30 minutes from Helsinki. Here, 550 professionals work across product development, production, automation business, and support functions. Together, we create innovations that revolutionize material handling and the way we work.

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