Project Manager, OP PMO

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: You will work as a Project Manager in the OP PMO leading 1–2 execution projects within the NOSTE profit-improvement program at Neste. You will own full project delivery and change management, drive risk mitigation and value realization, and collaborate with the Program PMO, workstream VPs and site operations. The role is based in Espoo or Kilpilahti (Porvoo) with free employee bus transport and requires office presence at least three days a week. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, economics or business, solid project experience in heavy industry or refining, fluent English (Finnish advantageous), and applications must be submitted via Neste’s recruitment system by August 12, 2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We are looking for you, Project manager to our OP PMO team. Are you a results-driven project management professional ready to turn high-level strategic analysis into concrete business value? Our Oil Products PMO team is looking for two dynamic Project Managers to lead critical initiatives within NOSTE. We are seeking project management professionals with a strong background in production, supply chain, or commercial operations. NOSTE is our strategic profit improvement program designed to make the Porvoo refinery the best-in-class and most profitable refinery in Northern Europe. As the analysis phase has successfully concluded, we are moving directly into the execution phase. Because the NOSTE program spans six diverse strategic levers — ranging from Value Chain Optimization and Operational Efficiency to Procurement and Asset Management — your specific project assignments will be tailored based on your expertise and program needs. You will have the unique opportunity to drive cross-functional impact across the entire scope of this must-win program. The job is located in Espoo or in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas. Reasons to join We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate. We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging. In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi). More about the job Your role in our team Project delivery & change management: Own the full execution cycle of assigned individual projects, typically leading 1-2 projects simultaneously. You will define local work plans, track milestones, and manage day-to-day change management to ensure sustainable adoption of new processes. Risk mitigation & problem solving: Proactively identify and resolve project-specific bottlenecks and resource constraints to maintain momentum at the unit level. Value realization: Partner with local finance and operational teams to implement benefit capture plans, ensuring that project deliverables meet defined short-term financial targets, performance metrics, and cost-out goals. Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with the Program PMO, Workstream Leads (VPs), and Site Operations. Overcoming operational Challenges: Drive execution and long-term stabilization in a complex refinery environment. A primary challenge will be overcoming local resistance to change and securing commitment from site personnel without having direct line authority over the team. Who you are An adaptable leader: Comfortable with ambiguity; you can step into a newly defined project scope and confidently establish structure, targets, and metrics. An industrial or commercial generalist: Experience in oil products, refining, complex logistics, or large-scale industrial transformation programs is highly valued. A strong communicator : Able to effectively interface with everyone from refinery operators to VP-level workstream leads and s