Manager, Business AI

Konsernipalvelut Metsä Group on menestyvä metsäteollisuuskonserni, jonka juuret ovat suomalaisessa metsässä - emoyrityksemme on yli 90 000 metsänomistajan osuuskunta. Konsernipalveluissamme tekee töitä noin 1000 talouden, IT:n, hankinnan ja logistiikan, HR:n, teknologian, liiketoimintaprosessien kehityksen, viestinnän, juridiikan ja monen muun alan ammattilaista. Heidän tehtävänään on tukea konsernin ja sen liiketoiminta-alueiden strategian toteuttamista. Asiantuntijoidemme itsenäistä työtä tukee vahvasti verkostoitunut työyhteisö. Toivotamme tervetulleeksi eri taustoista tulevat ja eri elämäntilanteissa olevat ihmiset. Metsässä on tilaa ja tilaisuuksia monenlaisille osaajille ikään, sukupuoleen, etniseen taustaan, seksuaaliseen suuntautumiseen, vammaisuuteen tai muihin ominaisuuksiin katsomatta – Metsä on meille kaikille. Lue lisää: metsagroup.com/metsameillekaikille . This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Metsä Group is looking for a MANAGER, BUSINESS AI to help identify, shape and implement AI initiatives that improve business performance and create measurable value. This job is located in Espoo and you will be report to Director, Business AI. What is the job that awaits you? You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and external partners across a wide range of business areas and processes. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying AI across a global industrial company while helping drive one of Metsä's key transformation areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple businesses, functions and value chains while building expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of business transformation. You will: Work on real business challenges with measurable impact Learn how AI is applied across an international industrial company Collaborate with experienced business and technology professionals Develop skills in value creation, business transformation and AI implementation Help shape how AI is adopted and scaled at Metsä Group Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization Your responsibilities: Identify and assess AI opportunities together with business stakeholders Facilitate workshops and discovery activities Support business case development and value estimation Coordinate pilots and implementation activities Collaborate with business experts, digital teams and external partners Track progress, business outcomes and realized value Support scaling of successful initiatives across Metsä Group Contribute to AI-related methods, tools and best practices What are we expecting of you? 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting, analytics, product management, business development, digital development, transformation or similar roles Experience independently driving AI projects, workstreams or business initiatives to measurable results Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables and move initiatives forward Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to structure complex business challenges and identify practical solutions Experience collaborating successfully across functions Working knowledge of how generative AI, predictive AI, optimization and intelligent automation can create business value Excellent communication skills in English Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences To succeed in this role, you enjoy learning about new business domains and quickly building an understanding of different business environments. You take ownership of your work and proactively drive initiatives forward. You are naturally curious and solution-oriented, always looking for practical ways to address challenges. You focus on creating tangible business impact and are motivated by turning ideas into meaningful results that support the company's goals. Career in the new era at Metsä Group An international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it. Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details a