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Are you passionate about advanced process control and real-time optimization in the energy and continuous process industries? We are looking for a Product Manager, Energy and Process Optimization Solutions to join our team and lead the development and lifecycle management of advanced optimization products. This is a strategic role at the intersection of technology, customer needs, and business performance — ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, data-driven, and technically engaged environment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our energy and process optimization solutions portfolio, including our new self-serve optimization suite. You’ll act as the product owner, guiding R&D efforts, supporting sales and service teams, and ensuring our solutions meet customer expectations and deliver measurable value.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Direction: Ensure current products meet customer needs and anticipate future demands with a 5-year outlook
Product Development: Define specifications for new products, monitor technology trends, and benchmark against competitors
Cost Efficiency: Analyze cost structures, maintain pricing data, and lead productivity initiatives
Product Performance: Align product functionality with company promises, define upgrade paths, and develop service offerings
Product Quality: Respond to quality issues, drive resolution, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Master’s or higher degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Process, Automation)
Proven experience in developing and deploying advanced process control and optimization applications
Expertise in automation systems, especially Valmet DNA
Understanding of energy processes, technologies, and markets. Awareness of technology trends and the competitive landscape
Knowledge of continuous process industries beyond pulp and paper
Solid understanding of customer expectations related to optimization solutions in the process industries
Advanced process control and optimization expertise: knowledge of algorithms, tools, techniques, and skills required to deliver advanced applications
Strong project management and product lifecycle management capabilities
Team-oriented and collaborative across R&D, operations, sales, and service