Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Aalto ARTS) is a global leader in higher education in design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and art. We also conduct world-class research in art education, design and design thinking, digital media and visual culture, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates are innovators in and beyond their fields, drawing from over a century of tradition, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies. Our campus in Espoo, just west of Helsinki, makes working together within and across disciplines easier than ever before.
The Department of Film, ELO, is the only university-level film school in Finland. It is a vital combination of innovative art academy and an active, practice-based and artistic research unit. It teaches all aspects of filmmaking and performance design as separate skill sets. Our faculty consists of international-level practicing filmmakers, scenographers and researchers.
Aalto University ARTS, Department of Film (ELO) is seeking a
Project Manager (fixed-term, 2 years)
Aalto ARTS/ELO seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a curriculum development project, coordinate annual teaching/research processes (degree reform, timetables, joint courses, Curriculum Planner, room bookings), and build agile, user-friendly, data-driven processes. You’ll support faculty, improve staff workflows and the student experience, and report to ELO’s management.
Requirements: 3–5 years of successful project leadership; process development and service concepting; strong collaboration/facilitation; understanding of film and audiovisual (AV) industry practices good Finnish and English; relevant degree. Merits: curriculum/timetabling experience; change management, service design and stakeholder communications; basics of research funding; data-driven approach.
We offer a role based at Otaniemi campus (Espoo), salary per Aalto system, occupational health care, training, and an inclusive, value-driven culture.
Apply by September 18, 2026 with CV and a max 2-page cover letter via the link (Aalto staff via Workday).
Inquiries: Head of Department Anna Heiskanen, +358 40 763 9005, [email protected]; HR Partner Mariangela Bizzo.
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Skills Required
- 3–5 years of successful project leadership experience
- Experience in process development and service concepting
- Strong collaboration and facilitation skills
- Understanding of film and audiovisual industry practices
- Good Finnish and English language skills
- Relevant degree
- Curriculum and timetabling experience
- Change management experience
- Service design and stakeholder communications experience
- Basic understanding of research funding
- Data-driven approach
What We Do
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary institution in Finland that integrates science, art, business, and technology to drive research and innovation. It focuses on fostering a sustainable future through interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence.
