R&D Project Manager

We are looking for a R&D Project Manager to join our Industrial Measurements Products and Technologies, Portfolio Management 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. 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.

What's your role?

You will lead R&D projects that bring our next generation of measurement instruments to life — from concepting to full production capabilities, uniting multidisciplinary teams of specialists around a shared goal to deliver products that meet scope, schedule, and quality targets. Your work turns business ideas into reality, and the culture you build along the way matters just as much as the outcome.

What will you bring?

• Project Manager Experience: You have solid experience leading complex projects end-to-end, taking full ownership of scope, schedule, stakeholders, and team. You apply the right processes, methods, and tools for the job. We appreciate IPMA C or B certification or equivalent proven competence
• Leadership Skills: Vaisala project culture relies on excellence in our development teams. You are an enthusiastic and engaging leader who brings together diverse groups of people toward a shared business goal. You bring out the best in individuals and unite their strengths to deliver results as a team
• Business Understanding: R&D is a strategic enabler for Vaisala's growing business. You collaborate with customers and experts to define winning product characteristics for both existing and new markets
• Industry and manufacturing know-how: You understand what it takes to bring a product from concept to volume production. You and your project team are responsible for building the full capability to manufacture and deliver the product at Vaisala's factories
• Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore, learn, and apply AI tools in your daily work. We expect everyone at Vaisala to actively discover how AI can enhance their work

You have strong communication and influencing skills in English. You are an energetic and flexible team player who enjoys working with people from different cultures in every part of the global organization. Your focus is on the customers, and you are willing to travel to understand customer needs and wishes. That being said, the position is mainly on site in Vantaa, Finland.

Why join us?

• You'll be joining at a moment of real business momentum. The markets we operate in — data centers, semiconductors, life science, and energy transition — are expanding fast, and demand for Vaisala's high-tech solutions is accelerating with them. This is a business investing in growth, and joining now means you'll help shape where it goes next
• At Vaisala, your work contributes directly to climate action — our instruments and intelligence are used worldwide to understand, mitigate, and adapt to climate change. We combine deep scientific curiosity with rigorous engineering excellence to solve some of the most complex measurement challenges on Earth. With 23% of our global workforce in R&D and 37 custom-built laboratories, we invest seriously in doing this right. If you want your career to matter for the planet and love solving hard problems, you'll feel right at home
• Our R&D practices have matured over the years, giving you a strong foundation to build on — but what we value most is your ability to read the situation and lead projects in a way that fits the business need. We see project management as a craft, and we invest in helping you develop your own leadership style, sharpen your methodology, and grow as a leader

For additional information please contact R&D Portfolio Manager, Salla Alajoki +358445969440 either on Monday June 22nd between 13:00–14:00, on Friday June 26th between 13:00–14:00 or on Monday June 29th between 10:00–11:00. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on July 5th, 2026 via the application form. Please note that we will begin interviews already during the application period.