Engineering Manager, Partnerships Management
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enables our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
We are looking for you,
Engineering Manager, Partnerships Management
to join our Engineering organisation in Porvoo, Finland. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.
As part of the Neste strategy to grow our renewable fuels business, a series of strategic investment projects will be executed during the coming years. Engineering is the backbone of our investment strategy, ensuring our projects are technically robust and efficient. We drive continuous improvements for our way of working, personnel and partner network. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the next phase of improving our global partnerships and expanding the focus from the previous Finland centric to a fully global level. We are building our partnership strategies on clear, measurable data to ensure our decision-making stays transparent and measurable.
This unique role integrates three core elements: Partnerships & performance management, Data analytics and Engineering & EPCM projects. We expect candidates to excel in one or two of these core elements, while bringing a strong interest and drive to develop in the remaining elements. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.
Reasons to join
This position offers high visibility into the large investment portfolio and engineering projects of a large stock listed company. The work also entails close cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. By uniquely integrating partnerships, data analytics and engineering, this role allows you to build on your existing expertise while giving you the opportunity to develop partnerships and sourcing within engineering.
We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.
Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.
In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi).
More about the job
Your role in our team
Drive the strategic development and implementation of engineering partnerships and partner performance management.
Manage partnerships from an operational perspective on a global level.
Take the lead on our data-driven performance management, analyzing demand forecasts, project data and partnership metrics to plan work allocation, uncover trends, reduce risk and optimize efficiency.
Develop and implement new performance management practices and frameworks within the global engineering function.
You will report to the Head of Engineering. Work will be done in close cooperation with the whole Neste Investment Project and Governance organisation as well as key stakeholders across the global Neste group.
The best combination to success in this role
Advanced capabilities in at least one or two of our core role elements: Partnerships management, Data analytics and Engineering & EPCM projects, with a demonstrated drive to learn the others:
Solid understanding of partnership management and operational performance, including business development, within global engineering environments.
Solid experience and proof of successful performance in managing engineering and projects in the energy sector and process industry.
Ability to work flexibly with data, translating complex operational metrics into strategic guidance for the business.
Strong drive to develop and implement new performance management practices and frameworks within an engineering function.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
MSc (or BSc) in Engineering, or other relevant education.
A pragmatic attitude and resilience to truly drive development initiatives forward while keeping the team engaged will be critical in this position.
Let’s get you started
We look forward to receiving your CV and application by October 18, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Ville-Mikko Ojala, Head of Engineering, IPEG, at +358 50 458 1606, on 6.10. at 12:00-13:30 (EEST) or 13.10. at 12:00-13:30 (EEST).
To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment. Depending on the requirements of the position, the process may include a security clearance (with a drug test) and a potential statutory health examination based on work-related exposures.
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.
Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com