R&D Project Manager, Vaisala

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimising renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centres, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala was recognised by Time Magazine in 2025 as one of the world’s best companies for Sustainable Growth. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 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 would you do as an R&D Project Manager?

As an R&D Project Manager, you will join Vaisala's growing Industrial Measurements business and lead product development projects that bring first-class measurement solutions to demanding industrial applications, such as data center HVAC environments.

You will be responsible for driving product development projects from concept and planning through industrialization and production readiness, following Vaisala's established development process. Your role is to ensure projects progress according to agreed objectives, schedules, and quality requirements while keeping stakeholders aligned and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be working with physical measurement instruments produced at scale, which calls for close collaboration between R&D and manufacturing – both located on the same site in Vantaa, giving you direct access to experts throughout the development process. You will lead a cross-functional project team and collaborate closely with product management, manufacturing, sourcing, regulatory specialists, marketing, and other stakeholders.

The position is based at Vaisala’s headquarters in Vantaa. The role follows a hybrid working model, but due to the highly collaborative nature of the work, we expect you to spend approximately 80% of your time on-site. This is a full-time, permanent position with Biisoni, and you will work on assignment at Vaisala. Our preferred start date is as soon as possible.

What would help you succeed in this role?

We are looking for an R&D Project Manager with 1-2 years of project management experience and a background in product development, manufacturing, industrial projects, or another technical environment involving physical products. A degree in engineering, technology, or business will support your success in the role. You communicate fluently in English, while Finnish language skills are considered a plus.

Success in this role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, a structured way of working, and the ability to keep projects moving forward in a changing business environment. You are comfortable balancing different priorities, building alignment across teams, and ensuring progress toward business objectives.

We hope you are someone who takes ownership of your work, adapts when plans evolve, and approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. You enjoy working with others, take initiative when needed, and are committed to seeing projects through to completion.

What is in it for you?

Joining Vaisala means becoming part of one of the world's leading measurement technology companies and a business area that is experiencing strong global growth. By improving the accuracy and reliability of industrial measurements, Vaisala's solutions help customers boost energy efficiency, reduce waste, and operate more sustainably.

You will work with experienced colleagues in an environment that values collaboration, technical quality and long-term development. At Vaisala, you will have the opportunity to contribute to technology that helps address global sustainability challenges while building your expertise in a company known for its strong culture, commitment to innovation, and long-term career opportunities.

Are you interested?

If this opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application in English or Finnish as soon as possible, but no later than 4 October 2026. We will start interviewing candidates during the application period and may fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

You will be employed by Biisoni and work on assignment at Vaisala. Please note that we are unfortunately unable to offer relocation support to Finland. For more information about the position, please contact Nea Repo, Recruitment Consultant at Biisoni, at nea.repo@biisoni.fi.