We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. We are committed to educate future pioneers to build a more sustainable, intelligent and humane world. Creating new, taking responsibility and succeeding together build strong foundation in all our actions. We offer a working environment where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. Our university's several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields.

We are now looking for a

Project Coordinator

to join the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE), AIF Team at the University of Oulu. Allied ICT Finland is the largest research to business ICT network in the Nordics.  

AIF Team facilitates Project Club which is a forum to accelerate the preparation and submission, increase the efficiency of implementation and ensure the impact of joint ICT-related projects. Club consists of representatives from companies, research organizations and public entities.

Your task is concentrated on project preparation and submission phases to ensure adequate amount of submitted high-quality projects.

The first key task is to ensure adequate amount of submitted project applications that lead to positive funding decisions. All public funding instruments (local, national, international) should be effectively utilized, direct funding from customers is also encouraged.

The second key task is to compile multidisciplinary ICT-related project ideas that originate from Project Club participants.

To succeed in this job, you will need to:

• Network with research groups in University of Oulu and Key Account Managers (KAMs), companies and public entities in order to screen and identify potential topics for collaboration projects.
• Create and maintain a constant flow of high-quality project ideas to be further developed together with researchers, companies and public entities.
• Ideate, prepare and ensure submission of high-quality multidisciplinary ICT-related joint project applications

The candidate is required to have

1)      Background, understanding and track-record of successful project portfolio management. 

2)      Ability to co-operate with different entities participating in joint project preparation and implementation

3)      Excellent communication, social media, deal-making, presentation and negotiating skills

4)      Good networking and network building skills to expedite value capture from interfaces, channels and partners to collaboration/home-organization targets

5)      Higher academic degree in a suitable area.

We offer you an interesting and versatile position in AIF Team and the possibility to develop professionally with the help of an experienced and enthusiastic team. Furthermore, we offer the development opportunities of a big organisation with flexible working hours, excellent work-life balance and occupational healthcare services.

The salary will be based on the levels 8-9 of the demand level chart for other staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component).

Applications and further information

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using electronic application form by Sunday, March 14^th, 2021 at 23:59 (Finnish local time). Please include the following attachments in your application:

• CV including a list and descriptions of all previous jobs
• motivation letter describing prior experience and career plan (max. 1 page)
• certificates/diplomas (scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees).

The position is filled as of April 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. The duration of the job is 12 months. A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.

Further details are available from Project Manager Eero Huttunen, eero.j.huttunen@oulu.fi, +358 50 5918859