IT Project Manager (Espoo, Turku) Espoo

Do you want to be part of building the well-being of tomorrow? We are looking for a Project Manager to a permanent position in the Corporate Program Management organization at Orion.

Description of position

• You will lead Digitalization and IT projects of various sizes and types including: development, system, life cycle management, and IT infrastructure projects.
• As a project manager, you are responsible for all aspects of the project from creating the business case facilitating business benefits identification, defining the scope and schedule, planning the budget and resources, to delivering the project using our project management methodologies and model.
• You will plan and execute projects according to set goals, ensuring they are delivered on time and within agreed scope and budget.
• You utilize project management tools efficiently in projects and participate in the development of project and portfolio management methods.
• You will report on projects to steering and decision-making forums and lead active risk management to minimize project risks.

The position is permanent, and you will work at either Orion's Turku or Espoo office. Orion offers a hybrid work possibility, but office presence is expected.

Description of unit

Join our dynamic team in the new Corporate Program Management unit! CPMO operates at a strategic level in the company, leading, guiding, and enhancing the portfolio management of key projects and programs, ensuring the achievement of Orion's strategic goals together with business units and functions. The New Medicines, Operations, and Digitalization portfolio management teams are responsible for the successful management of projects and the development of project culture.

We offer

We offer an interesting and challenging role in a multidisciplinary and international environment in the pharmaceutical industry, where you will work as a project manager for various IT projects. As a project manager, you will have the opportunity to influence the achievement of Orion's strategic goals and the implementation of Orion's mission through diverse IT projects. You will have the support of both Orion professionals and partners in the project team. Learn more about Orion as an employer on our website: https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• Relevant education, e.g., a technical university degree
• Previous experience and track record in project management, preferably leading IT projects
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with different people
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both spoken and written
• Knowledge of Business Technology Standard and project management certification (IPMA or equivalent) is an advantage

Additional Information

If you are interested, please apply soon, but no later than 1.1.2025. We will start reviewing the applications already during the application period.

For more information about the position, please contact Matti Haario, Director Digitalization Portfolio Management, mobile +358 50 966 7544, available on Wednesday 4.12.2024 at 15.00-16.00, Monday 9.12.2024 at 15.30-16.30 or Thursday 12.12.2024 at 15.30-16.30.

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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment.





Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3600 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.