(Senior) Project Manager, Renewable Processes

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Senior Project Manager, Renewable Processes at Neste in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, leading technology development and refinery support projects for NEXBTL HVO production. You will manage projects safely within scope, schedule, budget and quality, control changes, validate results, and drive improvements to add business value. The role requires an M.Sc. or D.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in process design or production in refining, biorefining or chemicals, proven project management experience, and hands-on knowledge of renewable feedstock pretreatment or HVO technologies. The position offers hybrid work (minimum three office days), local employee benefits and free bus to Kilpilahti, and applications are due by October 1, 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, (Senior) Project Manager, Renewable Processes to our Renewable Processes team in Porvoo to lead technology development and/or refinery support projects. We have a compact size team of experts working in the Renewable Processes team in the Process Technology function. Our team is responsible for the development of the NEXBTL technologies and supporting production facilities through R&D and technology development projects. NEXBTL is our proprietary HVO technology for production of hydrocarbons from renewable oils and fats for fuels, polymers and chemicals. You will work closely with production site representatives, technology experts, engineering disciplines, R&D, modelling experts, business stakeholder and other internal/external stakeholders to accomplish Neste’s strategic goals. You will report to Manager, Renewable Processes and steering managers in matrix in Porvoo. As a Project Manager you will be in a key role in contributing to Neste's journey to become global leader in renewable and circular solutions! The job is located 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. It is possible to work partly remotely through our hybrid working practice. 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 Scope technology development or refinery support project with steering manager and subject matter experts to align targets and deliverables Manage project(s) safely within scope, schedule, budget, and quality using the Neste operating model Control and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost Report project progress and performance transparently according to established principles Validate results to deliver high-quality outcomes with clear business value and synthesize complex outcomes into clear proposals Drive concrete improvement proposals to add value to production and support business decision-making Reserve competent resources, lead team members, build team spirit, and coach technical experts Provide technical subject matter expertise Continuously refine and develop project practices and ways of working Keys to success in this role M.Sc. or D.Sc. in Chemical Engineering 5+ years of experience in process design, process development, or production within refining, biorefining, or chemicals Proven project management experience (or similar) within technology development or R&D Hands-on knowledge of renewable feedstock pretreatment or HVO technologies Excellent organizing, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills Solid capability to balance strategic big-picture thinking with crucial technical details Effective stakeholder management and strong interpersonal skills Safety and business-oriented mi