Produktchef - Valmet - Distans - Globalt

Shape the Future of Reporting and Analytics as Product Manager Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for a Product Manager to join the Information Management product management team and take ownership of reporting and analytics solutions that support customers across energy, marine, pulp, paper, and other process industries. In this role, you will manage the product lifecycle across all phases, from gathering requirements and shaping the roadmap to planning releases and supporting successful launches. You will work closely with technical experts in data, analytics, and software, as well as business owners, to turn customer needs and market opportunities into valuable solutions. Your responsibilities You will gather business demands, refine them into clear requirements and use cases, and shape product specifications and development plans through customer interviews and studies You will follow product performance and market metrics, such as sales, NPS, and retention rate, together with business owners to support prioritization and product decisions. You will define the product vision and technology strategy together with business owners and solution managers, based on customer needs, market trends, and broader business objectives You will maintain the development roadmap, break plans into manageable features, and prioritize the backlog based on customer value, business value, and development budget. You will communicate the roadmap to relevant stakeholders and support development teams, pilot projects, operations, service, marketing, and sales with product-related needs and materials. Expectations for you You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in process technology, information technology, or another relevant field. You bring at least 4 years of experience in product management within automation, software, process industries, or a similar field. You understand software or automation development principles, strategies, ideas, and technologies. You have strong organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills, along with strong written and verbal English. Experience with DNA, DNAe, or other automation system information management solutions is a strong plus. To succeed in this role You need a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership capability, and communication skills. You should be committed to full product responsibility across the whole lifecycle and bring a curious, customer-focused approach to UX, software, and analytics development. You will also do well in this role if you are supportive, forward-looking, and confident in guiding collaboration across technical and business teams. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles, practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through. Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly. Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety. Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value. We offer You will join an energetic and forward-looking team working with cutting-edge technology in a truly global setting. This role gives you the opportunity to collaborate with an international network of colleagues and contribute to the long-term success of the company. We value our employees and offer local benefits, up-to-date work tools, and a range of learning opportunities. Flexible working hours and remote work options support a healthy work-life balance. Want to know more? Did we catch your interest? The preferred location for this role is Tampere, Finland, but other Valmet locations in Finland are also possible. For more information, please contact Olli Luukkonen, Director, Information Management, Valmet Automation, at olli.luukkonen@valmet.com. Please fill out the electronic application form by May 22nd, 2026, and include your CV in English. Applications will be reviewed during the application period. Valmet is a smoke-free workplace. We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com