Projektipäällikkö, SuoVesi -hanke

About the role

Etelä-Pohjanmaan elinvoimakeskus is recruiting a project manager for the SuoVesi project, a JTF project implemented in western Finland that aims to support the transition of peat production areas and related activities. The post is based primarily in Seinäjoki, with partial remote work possible under the agency's remote-work guidelines. The fixed-term appointment runs from 1 January 2027 or as agreed to 31 December 2030, and may be extended within available funding. The post is conditional on the SuoVesi project receiving the required funding. The project manager is responsible for the project's objectives and leads and guides its day-to-day work, including cooperation with partners and stakeholders in the region. Working hours follow office hours with flexible working time, and a probation period of up to six months may apply. The stated task-specific pay is EUR 3,813.99 per month, plus a personal performance component of up to 45 percent. Employer-supported lunch, culture and exercise benefits and extensive occupational health care are offered. Please apply through the official Valtiolle.fi listing by 11 November 2026 at 16:15.

Responsibilities

- Lead and guide the day-to-day work of the SuoVesi project. - Take responsibility for achieving the project's objectives. - Coordinate project activities, partners and stakeholders. - Monitor progress and report on project outcomes.

Requirements

Language requirement as stated in the listing: “Suomen kielen erinomainen suullinen ja kirjallinen taito. Ruotsin ja englannin kielen taito luetaan eduksi.” Experience in water, nature or environmental work is an advantage, as is knowledge of geographic information and environmental administration information systems, and familiarity with the Kokemäenjoki-Saarijärvi-Selkämeri water systems and their challenges and with regional central stakeholder groups and networks.

Skills