Manager, Technology, Power-to-X

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for a Manager, Power-to-X, Technology to join UPM’s Energy transformation-team in Helsinki, Finland. 

Greetings from your future manager

UPM Energy offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative team, that is engaged in developing, owning and operating transformative prospects. The Energy Transformation team combines knowledge on renewable generation technologies as well as sustainable hydrogen solutions at various stages of maturity. Your experience, attitude and contribution will be instrumental to capture concretely these opportunities. I am looking forward to having you in my team! Christian Hoffmann, VP, Energy Transition

What you will do  

• Provide technical engineering in early stage of PtX projects
• Manage engineering work at different stages of the projects
• Work on projects, initiatives and coordinate technical solutions and share ideas across teams and businesses
• Develop and maintain internal technical Power-to-X knowledge and skills as well as mapping and evaluating upcoming technologies 
• Collaborate with OEM suppliers, able to prepare and participate in a contractual arrangement in close cooperation with the procurement organization
• Create and bring forward ideas on technical solutions to fulfill business strategy 
• Assist and support business development with technical knowledge
• Fulfill a role in project management (planning, monitor deliverables, prepare steering documentation)

Who you are  

• You have a degree in energy, chemical engineering or industrial engineering with at least 8-10 years of professional international experience 
• You have relevant experience in development and management of large industry/asset projects in sustainable fuel, oil & gas or chemical industry
• You have experience working on complex technical installations across the different phases of a project
• You know on detail level Power-to-X and sustainable refining technologies
• You understand the related commercial aspects, from business cases to contracts and other relevant stakeholders 
• You have experience in interdisciplinary and international cooperation with various stakeholders 
• You have advanced abilities in incorporating both analytical and conceptual thinking 
• You have strong and convincing communication skills 
• You have business proficiency in English 
• You have a proactive mindset and attitude towards health, safety and the environment (HSE)

Additional information 

For further information, please contact Christian Hoffmann, VP, Energy transition, tel. +358401801595 on 3 January from 10 AM till 12 PM EET.

Please apply and attach your CV and Cover Letter by January 12, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM Energy is the second largest electricity producer in Finland. We generate zero-carbon electricity in our own and co-owned power plants. In addition, we sell electricity and its derivatives on the electricity market and drive the energy transformation. www.upmenergy.com

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