Development Manager, Data

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group's Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists' independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics - Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall .

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

Metsä Group is looking for a

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, DATA

to join our Digital & AI function in Espoo, Finland.

What is the job that awaits you?

As a Development Manager, Data, you will lead Metsä Group IT's Data team and play a key role in shaping our data development landscape. You will be responsible for the Data development portfolio, ensuring that development initiatives are prioritized, resourced and delivered effectively in close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.

In this role, you will drive the continuous development of data platforms, data architecture, and data management capabilities, enabling secure, governed and reusable data for AI, analytics and other data-driven solutions. Your team is the owner of Metsä Group Azure data platforms. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across Metsä Group to identify development opportunities, maximize synergies and ensure alignment with our architecture, governance and business objectives.

As a people leader and line manager for the team, you will support the growth and success of your team through coaching, competence d