Operations Management Trainee

We are looking for Operations Management Trainee (Project Manager role) to join the Operations team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. 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. Our 2,400 experts and 59 nationalities are committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference.

In this trainee position, you will work as a Project Manager in the Operations function and report directly to the EVP Operations. The role is part time during April–May and full time during the summer, with a possibility to continue as a part-time hourly employee during the autumn alongside your studies.

What will be your role?

In your project manager role, you will:

• Lead Operations-wide project: integration of global service center integration into Operations, including coordinating tasks, timelines and stakeholders.
• Support change management: prepare materials, communicate changes, collect feedback and follow up actions.
• Design and formalize Operations governance models, including decision making structures, roles, responsibilities and key forums.
• Define and document KPIs and reporting practices to monitor performance across Operations.
• Specify and support the development of BI-based reporting (especially in Power BI) to provide clear and actionable management views for Operations steering.
• Develop monthly and periodic Operations reporting 
• Develop Operations Leadership Team (OPS LT) meeting and reporting practices.

What will you bring?

We are looking for a proactive, structured and collaborative student who wants to grow as a project manager in Operations. You’ll succeed if you have:

• Ongoing university studies in a relevant field (e.g. industrial engineering and management, business, operations/SCM)
• Interest in working as a project manager
• Strong analytical and structured way of working, with ability to clarify objectives, define KPIs and turn discussions into actions.
• Motivation to learn about operations, governance, performance steering and service center management in a global company.
• Basic skills and interest in data and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, BI tools); experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, and confidence to work with different stakeholders, including senior leaders, in English.
• A proactive, self-driven approach and willingness to take responsibility while seeking support and feedback when needed.

If you want hands-on project management experience at the core of a global operations organization, this trainee position offers a great opportunity to learn and make a visible impact.

Please send your CV and application latest by March 20th.