Summer Trainee, IT Services for Global functions

During the summer you will gain valuable work experience to support your studies. We offer versatile tasks in an international company that is committed to sustainable development. We are frontrunners in developing renewable products and we create a future beyond fossils. Join us!

We are now looking for a Summer Trainee, IT Services for Global functions to our head office, the Biofore House, in Helsinki.

Greetings from your future colleague

Ready to advance your career with us? This position offers valuable insights into global IT service management and fosters growth in a multi-vendor environment. Our efficient IT operations, clear direction, and teamwork with suppliers ensure seamless customer experiences for UPM global functions. You'll witness innovative solutions and support daily IT operations, expanding your expertise within a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Johanna Lopperi, Service Manager

What you will do  

• Work in a team that is managing IT services for UPM wide global functions like Finance, Treasury, HR, Sourcing, Corporate Functions and Stakeholder Relations
• Work in a highly out-sourced multi-vendor environment 
• Actively investigate ITSM processes and data in order to improve data utilization for the benefit of Service management 
• Contribute in enhancing IT service documentation and information sharing via various channels 
• Participate in coordinating various small enhancements and developments related to IT business applications 
• Be involved in IT compliance and assurance related assignments
• Have an opportunity to obtain insights to various IT solution development activities and projects 
• Be privileged to work with modern tools and great colleagues

Who you are  

• You have studied Information Technology and have already advanced a bit in your studies, basic level knowledge of ITIL processes and Service management are considered as an asset 
• You have a positive and energetic attitude, as well as readiness to take initiative and responsibility 
• You aim to complete the work items assigned to you in a prompt and timely manner 
• You are capable to adapt to different parallel assignments in fast pace and are not afraid of hands-on work
• You have good communication and coordination skills helping you to succeed in collaboration with various business and IT contacts as well as multiple IT suppliers 

We will onboard you to your tasks, as well as the rules and ways of working in our workplace. From your first day, you are a full member of our working community, and we encourage you to be active, learn, and ask questions about your work. 

What do we offer?

• Safety and well-being - We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils!' We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally.
• Development opportunities - We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible 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 to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Are you ready?

Read more about summer jobs, timeline and applying on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. New positions can still be opened during application period.

Summer recruitment application period ends February 14, 2025. Attachments (CV and Cover letter) will be added simultaneously on our application template.

Notice that you cannot modify your application after submitting by yourself. Submit your application as soon as possible, positions might be filled already before the application period ends.

For support with your application please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

A 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.

UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.

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