Director, Vaisala Digital Platform

We are looking for a Chief Platform Officer to join our Digital Excellence team in Global Functions at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland; however, other locations (UK, Germany, France) are negotiable.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

You’ll own a business‑critical customer-facing digital platform end to end, shaping new business models, customer experiences, and data services with real global impact. You’ll play a central role in enabling Vaisala’s digitalization and AI‑powered services through a robust, scalable platform. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders across the company to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.

What’s your role?

As Chief Platform Officer, you lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Vaisala’s Digital Platform so it scales our digital business. You will be accountable for the platform to enable new revenue models and improve customer and partner experience.

• Own the platform strategy and roadmap by setting the long‑term vision, priorities, and investment plan in line with company and Business Area strategies.
• Lead the platform portfolio and architecture to ensure coherent core services, shared capabilities, and a well‑governed target architecture across OT, IT, and digital products.
• Drive execution of key platform initiatives by overseeing scope, budget, risks, and value realization in close collaboration with product, engineering, security, and operations.
• Turn business needs into platform value so that capabilities directly support growth, recurring revenue, outstanding user experiences, and efficient operations.
• Build and lead a high‑performing organization that brings together product, architecture, program, SRE, and engineering talent with clear ownership and accountability.
• Manage governance, investments, and strategic partners by setting clear technology and data standards, optimizing build‑and‑run costs, and securing long‑term value from key providers and innovation partners.

What will you bring?

• A strong track record in digital platforms, SaaS or subscription business models, integrations, and data‑driven architecture, including building and scaling platforms end to end from strategy to global rollout and operations.
  
• Experience driving platform‑led digital transformation in a B2B context, ideally in industrial or high‑tech environments.
  
  
• Broad architectural understanding of modern cloud‑native platforms – integrations and APIs, data platforms, security, and SRE principles – to make sound, long‑term technology and investment decisions.
  
  
• Solid experience leading digital product, platform, or technology organizations in an international environment, turning business strategy into platform strategy, technical architecture, and clear, executable roadmaps.
  
  
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with a track record of building and leading cross‑functional teams, managing senior stakeholders, and driving strategy execution and portfolio decisions in complex enterprise settings.
  
  
• Higher education in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business); additional training in areas such as portfolio management, agile leadership, SRE, or enterprise architecture is a plus.

You may already hold a senior platform leadership role, or you may be a proven step‑up leader ready to take full end‑to‑end ownership of a global digital platform.

For additional information please contact the hiring manager, Chief Digital and Information Officer Girish Agarwal, girish.agarwal@vaisala.com  Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

For a role with this level of impact, we want to give you a chance to make a well‑informed decision. You’ll meet the hiring manager, selected members of the leadership team, and future peers in focused discussions. As part of the process, we also use an aptitude assessment and, with your consent, complete a security clearance.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on April 21, 2026 via the application form.