Senior Manager, Global Plant Engineering

Lead Global Plant Engineering across the entire lifecycle of our customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services 

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and global thinking person to manage and develop our plant engineering activities. Pulp, Energy and Circularity business line supplies complete pulp mills and process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, as well as biomass- and waste-fueled power plants, boiler islands and related environmental systems. The business area’s customers are mainly pulp producers and power and heat producers.  

As a Senior Manager, Plant Engineering you will lead and manage global plant engineering resources and development across the full lifecycle of our customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services. 

You will report to Vice President, Global Engineering and will be part of the PEC Global  Engineering Management Team. You will work closely together with other engineering and project execution functions as well as the TUs and BUs. 

Position can be located in any of the Valmet PEC location - Karlstad, Sundsvall, Gothenburg, Shanghai, Copenhagen

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage global plant engineering resources, execution, and development across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries 

• Lead and manage discipline managers for piping, CSA, and layout, ensuring quality, timely, and competitive outputs for sales, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support 

• You will oversee engineering department activities and subcontractor performance to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes 

• You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team through recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and team development 

• Continuously develop plant engineering in a systematic way, supporting strategic goals and strengthening lifecycle thinking in engineering practices 

• Build a result-driven PEC team spirit and develop competence and flexibility in the global resource pool 

Expectations 

• You have a relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering. 

• You have 15–20 years of relevant engineering leadership experience in project-driven environments track record of resource management and cooperation on a global scale 

• You have excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written. Other languages are considered an advantage 

• You have strong people leadership experience, including team structure design, performance management, and talent development 

• You are comfortable working in a global environment across multiple locations. 

• You have willingness to travel, even at short notice 

To succeed in this role 

• Success in this role requires strong engineering leadership, the ability to deliver complex projects through large and distributed teams, and sound judgment when balancing technical, business, and resource considerations  

• You will need to collaborate effectively across functions, drive operational excellence, and create an environment where teams can perform at their best. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and leading change in a dynamic engineering environment is essential 

• You have strong interpersonal skills and can build trust across a broad global network. 

• You are result-oriented, forward-looking, and motivated by creating a true global team 

• You have a strong interest in AI and digital ways of working, with the ambition to use new technologies to improve engineering efficiency, delivered quality, and customer value 

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: 

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through 

• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly 

• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety 

• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value 

We offer 

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with the opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering projects on a regional and global scale. You will work in a collaborative and international environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We provide modern tools, development opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports both performance and wellbeing. 

Want to know more? 

Did we catch your interest? We would love to hear from you. For more information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager or recruitment team. Application deadline and contact details will be shared in the job posting. 

When everything works together 

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. Join the team – and lead the way with us!