{"id":2170477,"url":"https://alion.io/job/metsae-group-development-manager-muoto","title":"Development Manager, MUOTO","company":{"id":446187,"name":"Metsä Group","domain":"metsagroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/metsagroup","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Espoo, Finland"],"countries":["FI"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-09T11:51:33Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-09","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T02:23:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Metsä Spring\nMetsä 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 innovation company Metsä Spring invests in innovations and technologies that create new uses and value for northern wood. Our goal is to replace fossil materials in everyday products.\nWe 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.\nThis recruitment is carried out anonymously.\nMetsä Spring is now looking for a\nDEVELOPMENT MANAGER, MUOTO™\nMuoto™ is a breakthrough fibre-based packaging solution developed by Metsä Group to replace conventional plastic and laminated packaging in demanding food packaging applications. Combining premium functionality, industrial scalability and a significantly lower environmental footprint, Muoto represents one of the most advanced innovations in sustainable packaging today.\nFollowing years of technology development, customer validation and industrial-scale piloting, Muoto entered its commercial phase in August 2026, when Metsä Group decided both to launch the Muoto™ business and invest EUR 25 million in a new industrial-scale production facility in Äänekoski alongside the existing demo plant. The new facility is scheduled to start operations in 2028, creating a unique opportunity to shape and scale an entirely new business from the ground up.\nRead more about Muoto™here.\nThe position is located in Espoo. Other locations may also be considered. You will report to the VP, Muoto Project.\nWhat is the job that awaits you?\nIn August 2026, Metsä Group decided both to launch the Muoto™ business and to invest in a new industrial-scale production facility in Äänekoski alongside the existing demo plant. The new facility is scheduled to start operations in 2028.\nAs Muoto transitions from successful piloting to industrial-scale commercialization, we are looking for an experienced business process & IT solutions development manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a business at the start of its commercial journey and play a central role in designing, building and deploying core business capabilities to ensure business growth.\nDue to scale-up stage of the business, the role is combination of operational and development ownership responsibilities. In this role, you will:\nManage Muoto Supply Chain operations and development. Current operation outsourced to 3PL service provider.\nTake ownership of Muoto IT operations and development.\nLead the business capability design, build and deployment in the Muoto™ business as it enters the commercial phase and prepares for significant expansion.\nTake ownership of the performance of the overall business process and IT solutions development projects such as ERP and CRM, including delivery scope, expectations, quality, budget, timeschedule and risks.\nCollaborate closely with Muoto team, Metsä IT, implementation consultants, solution vendors and other key stakeholders\nBuild and lead a high-performing development teams and contribute to the successful scale-up of the business towards the launch of the new production facility in 2028.\nWhat are we expecting of you?\nWe are looking for a person who is capable of developing capabilities successfully in a dynamic and evolving business environment where growth, speed, and customer focus are critical.\nIn this position, the following competences and experience are considered essential:\nA relevant Master's degree, combined with business capability development and deployment expertise and at least 5 years of relevant experience.\nExperience in capacity development and deployment, includingBusiness models and processes. Experience in food / packaging value chain is considered an advantage.\nIT solutions such as ERP/SAP in industrial environment, MES, Scada and CRM. \nData\n\nExperience in carrying direct responsibility for project delivery management, including management of scope, expectations, quality, budget, time schedule and risks.\nExperience and skills to utilize AI as accelerator in implementation projects (low code for example) and AI as business operations accelerator.\nProject delivery and delivery management experience from consulting service provider is considered an advantage. \nExperience in running (outbound) supply chain operations in international business.\nOutstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with fluent English proficiency\nProven people leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams consisting of Muoto people, Metsä IT, implementation consultants and vendors\nEntrepreneurial mindset, hands-on approach, and a strong drive for results\nAbility to travel\nCareer in the new era at Metsä Group\nAn international growth business - build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.\nMetsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.\nAnonymous recruitment - this is how it works\nThis is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden. \nRecruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. \nOur system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.\nRead more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.\nhttps://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/\nWould you like to know more? Contact us!\nBecause the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact Head of Supply chain and ICT Jukka Mäkelä. You can reach Jukka by phone +358 (46) 8765223 best on 16.10. between 12-14 and on 21.10. between 9-11.\nWhat happens next?\nClick on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received. \nThe application will be open until 26.10.2026. 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