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UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!\nLearn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers\nWe are now looking for a Data Engineering Lead to join the Data Engineering Lead Team.\nWhat you will do\nLead and shape data engineering practices across the organization, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable data products\n\nOwn and continuously develop data engineering guidelines, standards, and technology choices (including Snowflake and dbt)\n\nAct as a hands-on expert, supporting teams with practical implementation and problem-solving\n\nCoach and mentor data engineers, strengthening capabilities and ways of working\n\nCollaborate closely with internal and external data engineers to drive consistency and best practices\n\nWork cross-functionally with platform teams, governance, and business stakeholders to align on data needs and solutions\n\nCoordinate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the organization\n\nContribute actively to UPM’s data governance initiatives and support the adoption of governance frameworks\n\nWho you are\nYou have 7+ years’ experience working with data development and operations\n\nYou have hands-on experience on Snowflake, dbt and Azure\n\nYou have solid track record of identifying business needs and related value\n\nYou have excellent communication and presentation skills\n\nYou are good at networking and collaborating\n\nYou have a consultative mindset; you are a good listener and can challenge others when necessary\n\nYou are fluent in English, both spoken and written\n\nThis is what we offer to you\nA meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.\n\nA caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.\n\nDevelopment opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.\n\nResponsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.\n\nLearn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working >\nAdditional information aboutthe position\nThe position is located Helsinki, Finland or Tampere, Finland\nThe position holder will report to the Director, IT Data and Digital Enablement.\nFor further information about the role, please contact Jukka Laitinen, Director,IT Data and Digital Enablement at tel. +358401845155on Wednesday 9th of September from 15:30-17:00 EET.\nHow to apply\nTo apply, please submit yourCV and cover letter by September 20, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted throughour online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.\nFor support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Services Team at  or tel. +358204146600.\nLearn more about how to apply from our Careers page.\nCountry-specific information\nA security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.\nIT\nUPM IT is a high-performing, innovative and value-driven community strengthened by IT professionals from suppliers. IT ensures business continuity and improves productivity by maintaining business-critical IT services.\nWe create value for UPM in joint business and IT digitalization efforts applying new technologies and partner ecosystems. 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