Program Manager, Sorting Technology

Posted:
9/25/2024, 8:40:36 PM

Location(s):
Mainland Finland, Finland ⋅ Helsinki, Mainland Finland, Finland

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

We at Posti take care of a smoother flow of everyday life for you, companies and society while building a more sustainable future for us all with a diverse pool of professionals from mail deliverers and warehouse workers to artificial intelligence experts. As a large company, the range of possibilities we offer is huge – also internationally. Overall, we have 17,000 experts across the Nordics and Baltics. Join us to create the future Posti! 

Are you our next Program Manager? Join our Sorting Technology team and play a key role in managing high-complexity IT development projects and programs.

Our team is responsible for bringing business requirements to life by developing IT solutions that meet the needs of our customers, business, and operations. Our main stakeholders are the product and process managers, who define the business needs based on strategic goals and customer requests. External software vendors also play a vital role as stakeholders, providing expertise and solutions.

As a Program Manager, you are responsible for sorting technology-related applications and data storage solutions. You maintain the development backlog and roadmap, and plan development projects in collaboration with stakeholders. Additionally, you support the business in planning and executing relevant development initiatives, while optimizing operational costs. You actively seek new opportunities to leverage technological solutions that enhance productivity, as well as customer and employee experiences. Beyond ensuring alignment between the business and technology, your efforts will also support our sustainability goals by significantly improving emission reporting and contributing to our ESG objectives.

 
We hope that you have:

  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex IT-development projects and strong understanding of IT-development processes and the lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in various project management methodologies, including some agile method.
  • Strong understanding of software development practices, service design principles, architectural frameworks, and logistics processes.
  • Experience in managing development budgets.
  • Experience in coordinating external vendors' work and negotiating agreements when necessary.
  • Fluent language skills in English is required. 

 
Additionally, you are a goal-driven individual with excellent communication skills. You thrive in collaborative environments, effectively engaging with various stakeholders, and have a talent for motivating teams to achieve shared objectives.

Why should you join us?

  • You will have the opportunity to work for one of Finland's largest companies. We employ around 17,000 people in the Nordic and Baltic countries, and our operations impact the daily lives of millions of people. 
  • You will have an excellent opportunity to develop your career and skills through diverse tasks, development projects, and training programs. 
  • We believe that every employee at Posti deserves caring leadership. All our managers undergo Caring Leader training, and together, we are building a caring work culture. 
  • We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Additionally, we are pioneers in our industry in building a more sustainable future. Our goal is to operate entirely fossil-free by 2030. We aim for net-zero emissions in our own operations and throughout our value chain by 2040. 
  • As part of our employee benefits, we offer comprehensive occupational healthcare through Mehiläinen, ePassi benefits for culture, sports, and commuting, an excellent gym and group exercise classes at our Ilmala office, and lunch at discounted staff rate. You will also get to participate in events organized by the Posti Group’s occupational wellbeing foundation (e.g., amusement park days, concerts, sports events). 
  • We work according to our hybrid model, both in the office and remotely. 

For more information about this position, please contact Janne Remesaho and/or Petri Heikkinen: [email protected] or [email protected].

The recruitment process is as follows: 

1. Interview with Janne and Petri (face-to-face or via Teams) 

2. Talent assessments

3. Final meetings with top candidates 

4. Job offer 

Is this your next career move? Please leave your application by 13.10.2024 via Posti’s recruitment system. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work community. We encourage applicants of different ages and genders, as well as persons belonging to linguistic, cultural, or other minorities to apply.

We hope to hear from you soon! 

Our common values – reliable, respectful, progressive - guide everything we do. Read more!

Posti Group Oyj

Website: https://posti.com/

Headquarter Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1638

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Delivery ⋅ Delivery Service ⋅ E-Commerce ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Logistics ⋅ Supply Chain Management