Graduate, Digital Development

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We are now looking for a Graduate, Digital Development to join the Specialty Papers Digital Development team, with location preferably in either Valkeakoski or Helsinki, Finland.

The UPM Graduate Programme gives your career a whirlwind start with many opportunities for the future development. During the programme you gain an international work experience and develop your skills to a new level. Experienced and inspiring UPM manager mentors provide coaching for the trainees throughout the programme. At UPM, we make a positive impact by transforming the world of materials with sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products. Read more at www.upm.com/graduate and join us on this exciting path.

Greetings from your future manager:

As your future manager, I am excited about the opportunity to work with you. This role offers a unique chance to learn how to apply Digi and Data technology to support Specialty paper business in a global environment. You will have the opportunity to work on Digi development projects, collaborate with both business users and Digi &Data experts, and make an impact on our future way of working. We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and eager to learn how to apply technology in a dynamic business context. - Clarence Liu, Director, Digital Development & Business Support

What you will do:

During your time in the graduate program, you will embark on an exciting program which offers you the opportunity to learn more about the different facets of digital development at Specialty Papers and UPM. Through three distinct program phases, one of which is abroad, you will also gain insights into other areas of UPM’s organization. Overall, our Graduate Program aims to strengthen your professional and personal competencies. In addition, you will have a chance to develop your business network.

Your tasks may include:

• Learning about the Specialty Papers business processes and business solutions

• End user support work in the areas of sales, customer service and supply chain

• Contribute to global solution development projects, CRM or ERP.

• Facilitate end users’ training and process development workshops

• Support the project team in potential AI projects

• Carry out citizen development projects

Who you are

• You have a suitable degree in for example business, information technology or data science

• Results-oriented and self-motivated

• Enthusiastic about Digi, Data, AI and business process development

• Good communication skills, ability to work both individually and within an international team

• Good knowledge in either information technology, computer science or data science, or alternatively commercial, customer service or supply chain operations

• You are interested in learning about ERP / CRM solutions, Microsoft Azure or Power platform

• You communicate fluently in English and preferably also in Finnish

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils.’ Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

If the international circumstances allow, the Graduate programme will send you for an assignment abroad.

For more information about the position, please contact Clarence Liu, Director, Digital Development & Business Support, [email protected] or tel. +358 408 422 190.

Are you interested in this position? Apply and attach your CV and cover letter latest by January 31, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and we might invite candidates for interviews before the end of the application time. 

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