ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL JOB WITH A POSSIBILITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH SUPERB COLLEAGUES WHO ARE TOP EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD? DO YOU WANT TO BUILD AN EXCELLENT SCIENCE CAREER AND WORK AT THE INTERFACE OF ACADEMY AND INDUSTRY?

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s tech & infra.

YOUR PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have several years of working experience, substance knowledge of one or more of team’s topics, experience from large customer projects and understanding of licensing. You pose a holistic view of transport powertrain and vehicles technologies.
• You have previous leadership experience, e.g., you have been leading or/and supervising people in projects.
• You have ambition to drive impact in research and achieve results in sales, including basic knowledge in IP issues.
• Preferably, you have been involved in and have interest in building concepts that address several disciplines and where holistic understanding is key. Strategic thinking skills are expected from you with the ability to execute.
• You have at least M.Sc degree; Ph.D. degree or equivalent science experience in the area would be an asset.
• Previous experience in international tendering is considered as an asset.
• You have strong communication skills, and ability to build collaboration and networks with different stakeholders.
• You should be proficient in English, Finnish language skills are beneficial.

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For further information, please contact Petri Söderena, Vice President, e-mail: Petri.Soderena@vtt.fi, tel. +358403573420. Please call on 15th of April at 9 to 11 am, 22nd of April at 11 to 12 am, 25th of April at 10 to 11 am and 29th of April at 9 to 11 am (UTC+3).

• Visionary substance leadership of the team. You own the team’s research agenda, ensure its relevance and ambition while leading the related project portfolio creation and execution. With your high ambition level and goal-oriented mindset, you ensure the high quality and impact of the project work done for our customers.
• Coaching the team and team members’ performance as an inspirational leader. Employee wellbeing, recruitment and team competency development are your top priorities. The team members come from a variety of backgrounds, from scientific careers to professional experience in managing complex projects. As a line manager, you will be responsible for setting objectives and coaching the team and the team members’ performance.
• This is a key role in the organisation in which you will have the opportunity to build and drive forward impactful research and high customer value. You will be the spokesperson for the cross-discipline topics within the area and take an active role in promoting its visibility.
• You participate hands-on in various research and customer project work.
• Leading and contributing to key framework, methodology, tools, and competences development together with your team, relevant VTT experts, and partners.
• As a member of the research area’s leadership team, you find ways to combine competences and foster internal/external collaboration to ensure wider impact.