Are you ready to shape the future of the process industry? We are now looking for a Product Manager to join our team!
Valmet Automation is a leading supplier of automation solutions for customers in pulp and paper industries, power generation, marine automation and process industries.
Are you ready to shape the future of the process industry? We’re looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead our Cabinet products as part of our Automation offering. In this role, you’ll act as the product owner, collaborating closely with R&D, sales, and delivery teams to ensure our cabinet products meet customer expectations and deliver real value. You're responsible for cabinet products development management and cabinet design toolchain.
Team is located in Tampere, but the position can be based in other major Valmet locations.
Your responsibilitiesLead the development and lifecycle management of cabinet products
Collaborate with R&D, sales, and delivery teams to ensure customer value
Manage and develop the cabinet design toolchain
Drive product improvements aligned with business goals and customer needs
Act as product owner and ensure successful execution of development initiatives
University degree in a relevant technology field
Leadership as superior or project management
Solid understanding of industrial automation and distributed control systems (e.g., Valmet DNA/DNAe)
Expertise in design, product management, or production of control system cabinets
Fluency in English and ability to work in a global environment
You take a strategic and systematic approach to business growth while maintaining a strong design-to-cost mindset. You collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders, managing development projects and driving results. You are proactive, adaptable, and ready to expand your scope of responsibilities over time.
We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours 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 an exciting and challenging role in an innovative, collaborative environment. You will work with professionals across functions and contribute to a long-term platform solution. You will be part of a world-class development team and benefit from flexible working arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and competitive benefits.
Want to know more?For more information, contact Teemu Rannikko, [email protected], tel. +358 405235682, (06–09 July 2026, at 1–3 pm). Please submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 7 August 2026.
Applications will be handled upon receipt and potential candidates will be contacted already during the application period.
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When everything works togetherValmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
Join the team – and lead the way with us!
Skills Required
- University degree in a relevant technology field
- Leadership experience (superior role) or project management
- Solid understanding of industrial automation and distributed control systems (e.g., Valmet DNA/DNAe)
- Expertise in design, product management, or production of control system cabinets
- Fluency in English and ability to work in a global environment
What We Do
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
