Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/24/2026

Introduction 

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing, to join our Manufacturing team in the Services BA. Manufacturing team executes, develops, maintains and manages selected products and materials sustainable manufacturing, development and supply planning operations. The main purpose of the role is to manage efficiently variable manufacturing related projects, together with global and local teams. The position reports to Head of Manufacturing. 

This position is primarily located in Espoo or Tampere, Finland, but we are happy to order flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. This position requires variable global travel and presence at our manufacturing units, between 15-40% of the time. 

What you do

• Establish, lead and manage defined manufacturing related projects like Safety, Lean, NetZero and technology related transformation projects or local modifications, expansions, improvements and ramp up related projects
• Execute project management, project documentation and project communication
• Support and implement continuous improvement in manufacturing topics and units
• Actively seek relevant manufacturing improvements aiming at manufacturing safety and efficiency together with manufacturing units’ personnel
• Ensure, create and manage solid documentation in your own responsibility area
• Collaborate and cooperate with other stakeholders to gain the best possible solutions in scope, budget and time wise

Who you are 

• Degree in a relevant engineering field, ideally at Master’s level (e.g. Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering)
• Min 7-10 years of project management experience in manufacturing and production related projects
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge in process and assembly type of manufacturing
• People leading skills and experience in multinational environment
• Experience in engineering and design practices of production units and manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of lean principles and industrial processes, including manufacturing environments, energy sources, and sustainable production concepts
• Experience with tools and technologies, such as project management tools, automation, robotics, and AI in manufacturing
• Knowledge of materials processing, including polymers, ceramics, and metals, is considered an advantage
• Proactive, innovative mindset and hands-on approach to manufacturing, technology, engineering and project management
• Excellent communications skills, ability to communicate and visualize complexity in understandable way in different language regions
• Fluent spoken and written communication skills in English. Finnish, Spanish and other language skills are seen as an asset.
• Collaborative working style with all stakeholders in a multinational and diversified working environment

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential.
• A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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