Manager Business Processes & Solutions (m/f/d)

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Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

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We are now looking for a Manager Business Processes & Solutions (m/f/d) to join our team.

Greetings from your future manager

“In this role, you will drive innovation, performance, and growth across our industrial-scale biorefineries in Leuna, Germany, and Lappeenranta, Finland. You will improve, develop, and support our business processes, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA. Working closely with stakeholders across Biofuels and Biochemicals, you will drive SAP projects and enhancements and take an active role in shaping and managing our SAP roadmap. You will join a diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued. We look forward to welcoming you!” – Carola Schmiermund, Senior Manager Business Processes & Solutions

What you will do

Drive end-to-end business process design and optimization for Next Generation Renewables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and BPMN 2.0 standards
Lead SAP process design and solution development within S/4HANA environments, leveraging Oil & Gas and Chemical industry templates to support Biofuels and Biochemicals operations
Act as the functional SAP expert across Demand-to-Supply, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Quality Management (QM), Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and related process areas
Collaborate closely with Process Owners, Solution Owners, Key Users, and Business Stakeholders to analyze requirements, resolve issues, and drive continuous process improvements
Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions and manage development demands to ensure system capabilities support operational excellence
Partner with UPM IT and external vendors to secure high-quality solution design, implementation, testing, and delivery across SAP and non-SAP landscapes
Lead medium-to-large SAP and IT development projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning through execution, deployment, and transition to Run services
Apply professional project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and governance

Who you are

You hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field
You have at least 5 years of experience working with SAP projects, particularly within S/4HANA environments covering Chemical templates, eWM, PP, QM, and EHS processes in the biofuels and/or biochemicals industry
You have successfully led multiple complex SAP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and closure, demonstrating strong project and program management capabilities
You bring solid experience with UPM processes, systems, and solutions, enabling you to effectively navigate the business and IT landscape
You have deep expertise in the chemical or process industry and a proven track record in delivering greenfield and brownfield projects within international and matrix organizations
You are highly self-driven, well-organized, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality delivery standards
You possess strong expertise in project planning, execution, release management, change management, and the full IT project lifecycle, including transition to Run services
You are an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and fluency in English; knowledge of Finnish or German is considered an advantage. Experience with Celonis, BPMN frameworks, Demand & Portfolio Management, and large-scale ERP transformation programs is a plus

This is what we offer to you

A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information about the position

This position offers a flexible working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Leuna, Germany or Lappeenranta, Finland.

The position holder will report to Senior Manager Business Processes & Solutions.

For further information about the role, please contact Carola Schmiermund, Senior Manager Business Processes & Solutions Technology, at carola.schmiermund@upm.com.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by December 10, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Services Team at careers@upm.com or tel. +49 4963 401 1522.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.

UPM Next Generation Renewables

UPM Next Generation Renewables is a strategic growth business area of UPM, leading the industrial scale‑up of the bioeconomy. We produce advanced, wood‑based alternatives to fossil raw materials and enable customers to reduce emissions, meet sustainability targets and strengthen their competitive advantage. With pioneering biorefineries in Lappeenranta, Finland, and Leuna, Germany, we turn sustainably sourced wood and industry residues into renewable fuels and chemicals, such as renewable glycols, lignin‑based functional fillers, renewable diesel and bio‑naphtha. We accelerate the shift toward circular, fossil‑free value chains and set new standards for sustainable materials. www.upmbiochemicals.com

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How we rate this

Manager Business Processes & Solutions (m/f/d) at UPM rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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