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Valmet

Director, R&D

Valmet

. Lead the Board and Paper Machines R&D portfolio in alignment with business strategy, customer needs, and long-term competitiveness .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeJyväskylä • FinlandLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading R&D initiatives within the pulp and paper industry, focusing on digital transformation and operational development. Proven ability to connect technology solutions with business strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceProject ManagementData AnalyticsDigital SolutionsPulp And Paper Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeTechnology DegreeProject ManagementData AnalyticsAI TechnologiesTechnology ArchitectureOperational Performance UnderstandingFinancial Drivers AnalysisR&D PrioritizationBusiness Process Understanding
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentStrategic Decision-Making
Industry Keywords
Pulp And Paper IndustryDigital TransformationOperations DevelopmentTechnology DevelopmentCustomer EngagementResearch CollaborationBusiness StrategyTechnology Unit LeadershipValmet Leadership PrinciplesIndustry Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Board and Paper Machines R&D portfolio in alignment with business strategy, customer needs, and long-term competitiveness
  • Drive Digital Transformation and Operations Development initiatives
  • Lead line-level technology development and advance board and paper machine solutions
  • Collaborate with customers, research organizations, universities, and development partners
  • Represent Valmet in customer meetings, Technology Days, and industry forums
  • Present technology and R&D initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Service, sales, procurement, production, and other Valmet business-area R&D heads
  • Support business and technology decisions through understanding of business processes, operational performance, and financial drivers
  • Serve on the Technology Unit Leadership Team
  • Contribute to strategy execution and organizational development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or another relevant field
  • Solid knowledge of the pulp and paper industry
  • Understanding of project, service, and agreement business processes
  • Proven leadership experience, including people leadership, organizational development, and strategic decision-making
  • Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with data analytics, digital solutions, IT system development, AI technologies, or technology architecture
  • Ability to connect R&D priorities to long-term business success
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries and engage customers, research partners, and senior stakeholders
  • Alignment with Valmet’s Leadership Principles

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Inclusive and respectful work environment
  • Opportunity to lead highly skilled teams in a global environment
  • Opportunity to influence technology development and sustainable industry transformation
  • Collaboration with customers, research partners, universities, and development partners
  • Diversity of thought valued as a driver of innovation