IT Manager

We are looking for an IT Manager to join our team at Phillips Medisize in Kontiolahti.

In this key site role, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT services and infrastructure supporting our manufacturing operations. You will act as the primary interface between site operation and business functions, global IT organizations, and external technology partners.

What you will do

As IT Manager, you will have a broad and hands-on role in developing and supporting our local IT environment. Your key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and continuously developing the site's IT infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations
• Coordinating IT infrastructure upgrades, system improvements, and technology deployments
• Providing local IT support and coordinating troubleshooting with global support teams and external service providers
• Acting as the key link between site functions, global IT organizations, and technology vendors
• Supporting the implementation of global IT initiatives, standards, and systems at site level
• Supporting business continuity, including legacy applications where migration to global solutions is not feasible
• Participating in IT budget planning and providing recommendations on technology investments and infrastructure development
• Ensuring compliance with corporate IT policies, information security requirements, and applicable standards
• Driving continuous improvement of IT services, systems, and business processes.

What we are looking for

You combine solid IT expertise with a strong understanding of business needs. You enjoy working close to operations and are comfortable collaborating with both local stakeholders and global IT teams.

We expect you to have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business information systems, or another relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and professional experience may also be considered.
• Experience in IT infrastructure support, IT service management, business applications, or a business-facing IT role
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, end-user computing, enterprise applications, and network environments
• Understanding of information security principles and corporate IT governance
• Experience working with global IT organizations and external vendors
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• A customer-oriented and service-minded approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communications skills in both Finnish and English

Experience from a manufacturing environment and participation in IT projects are considered an advantage.

Why this role matters

This is an opportunity to work close to the heart of our manufacturing operations and have a tangible impact on how technology supports the site. You will combine hands-on local IT responsibility with global collaboration, helping ensure business continuity today while developing smarter, more efficient, and secure solutions for the future.

You will work closely with site management, business functions, operation teams, global IT teams, end users, and external technology partners.