Manager, AI

Manager, AI - Global Supply

Are you passionate about transforming business through Artificial Intelligence? We are looking for a Manager, AI to lead AI opportunity development and value realization across Valmet’s Global Supply. In this role, you will act as the primary representative for AI-related initiatives, helping identify, prioritize, implement, and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.

In this role, you will

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases to address strategic priorities.
• Develop business cases, value drivers, KPIs, and success criteria for AI initiatives.
• Lead AI initiatives from concept validation to business value realization.
• Track the business impact of deployed AI solutions, including productivity improvements, cost savings, quality improvements, and risk reduction.
• Promote alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, governance standards, and Responsible AI principles.
• Drive reuse of successful AI solutions and develop common methods, templates, and best practices.
• Provide coaching and training within context of AI

We expect from you

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant field.
• Experience in leading AI or digital transformation initiatives from opportunity identification to implementation
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their practical application in solving business challenges and creating measurable business value.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable AI use cases, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
• Understanding of data governance, analytics, and AI adoption practices
• Experience influencing and leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

To succeed in this role

You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivering results. You can identify opportunities, build alignment among stakeholders, and turn ideas into practical solutions that improve business performance. You are comfortable operating in a cross-functional environment and are motivated by continuous improvement, innovation, and creating measurable value.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles-practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

· Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

· Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

· Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

· Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

• A highly visible role with extensive stakeholder exposure across Valmet.
• The chance to work with emerging technologies and global teams.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, development, and continuous improvement.

Want to know more?

For additional information, please contact the hiring manager Tuomo Luhanko ([email protected]). Submit your application, including your salary request, by November 8, 2026.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.