Vice President, IT Portfolio Development and Application Operations

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.



At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/12/2024

We are seeking an experienced Vice President, IT Portfolio Development and Application Operations for the Metso IT Leadership team and reporting to the CIO. This role offers you the opportunity to steer the direction and implementation of strategies in Metso IT. As the overseer of our IT portfolio, you'll be ensuring that our technological endeavors align seamlessly with our business goals. Your responsibility will not just be development and management, but also driving operational excellence in our Applications team. 

This position is mainly located in Finland, Espoo or Tampere, and we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. However, the position involves up to 10% travel. 

Team you'll belong to 

Metso IT is responsible for IT governance, architecture, security, running IT operations, and, together with the business areas and functions, developing IT systems, tools, and services needed to support business operations. 

Portfolio development and applications teams work with all company business areas and support functions, forming cross-functional capability teams and collaborating and aligning tightly with all IT teams and partners. Applications teams' internal IT ownership and skills with deep business and processes understanding are the key enablers for work.   

What you'll do 

• Strategic Planning: 
  • Develop and implement strategies and roadmaps for IT portfolio development in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. 
  • Identify opportunities for leveraging technology to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience. 
• Portfolio Management: 
  • Lead the prioritization, planning, and execution of IT projects and initiatives across the organization. 
  • Manage the IT portfolio, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management. 
  • Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. 
  • Measure and ensure the benefit realization of development activities 
• Application Operations: 
  • Oversee the operation and maintenance of enterprise applications and key platforms, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. 
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for application management and support.
• Vendor Management: 
  • Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual and service level agreements (SLAs). 
  • Evaluate vendor products and services, making recommendations for procurement or renewal based on business requirements and performance metrics. 
• Leadership and Team Development: 
  • Provide leadership and guidance to a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
  • Mentor and develop team members, providing opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are 

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in IT leadership roles in international business environments, with a focus on portfolio management and application operations development. 
• Experience working with outsourcing service providers and developing them in vendor management, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring. 
• Experience working with SAP, Salesforce, and Microsoft platforms. 
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to align IT initiatives with business objectives. 
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture principles, IT governance frameworks, and agile project management methodologies. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams. 

What's in it for you 

We offer you a great opportunity to work in one of the key roles in digital development. You will impact business growth with your actions, and you have a chance to collaborate with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues and networks across the globe. We have diverse career opportunities, and we support employees' competence development and growth. 

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change. 
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys. 
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits. 
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment. 
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.  
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities. 
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication. 

Get in touch 

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application. 

For additional information, you can contact Vesa Erolainen, CIO - vesa.erolainen(at)metso.com 

Vesa is available for calls (+358505989133) during: 

• Thursday, May 2nd, 2:30-3:30 pm Finland time ‎(UTC+3)‎ 
• Wednesday, May 8th, 9:00-10:00 am Finland time ‎(UTC+3)‎ 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.



Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 



Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial