Head Of Projects

VEO’s areas of expertise – finding electrification and automation solutions for power generation, transmission, distribution, industry and marine – are perfectly suited for working towards a more sustainable tomorrow. We work together, count on each other, and share our know-how as a team. This gives us the courage to develop new insights and create the best solutions for our customers’ success. As an innovative project house with a high level of expertise, we succeed together with our customers. VEO’s headquarters and factory are located in Vaasa, Finland. The company with its subsidiaries employs 500 persons in Finland, Sweden, Norway and the UK.

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Lead Projects. Drive Growth. Build High-Performing Teams.

We are now looking for an experienced and business-oriented Head of Projects to lead and develop our project and project management operations within our Industry customer projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing project execution excellence, strengthening collaboration between sales and projects, and ensuring profitable project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The role combines project leadership, people management, business development, and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Your role

As Head of Projects you will lead and develop our project management function while ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. You will act as a key link between sales and project execution, creating a seamless customer journey from quotation to project handover and final delivery.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Project Management team

• Ensuring successful execution of customer projects from initiation to completion

• Planning project resources and project follow-up

• Supporting project teams in customer communication, negotiations, and change management situations

• Driving continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and ways of working

• Developing project management practices in line with VEO's strategic goals

• Monitoring project performance, schedules, budgets, and profitability

• Collaborating closely with sales, engineering, and support functions to ensure one-team operations

• Leading people according to VEO's leadership principles through goal setting, development discussions, coaching, and competence development

• Participating in customer meetings and supporting strategic customer relationships

What we expect from You

To succeed in this role, you have a strong combination of project management expertise, leadership capability, and commercial understanding.

You have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical engineering or a related technical field

• Several years of experience in project management, project delivery, or business management within industrial, automation, or electrical engineering environments

• Proven experience in leading people and developing high-performing teams

• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, and project control

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a dynamic business environment

• Fluent Finnish and English language skills; Swedish language skill is considered an advantage

• Experience in driving process development and continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join VEO?

At VEO, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of electrification and automation while working in an international and growth-oriented company.

We offer you:

• A strategic leadership role in a growing business

• Opportunity to influence business development and project excellence

• Challenging and meaningful customer projects

• Skilled and supportive colleagues

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• Workplace culture committed to employee well-being, learning and safety

• Stable, safety-focused working environment with long-term perspectives

• Comprehensive employee benefits, such as flexible working hours, lunch and well-being benefits

Please submit your application by 9.8.2026.

For more information on the position, please contact the hiring manager:

Aimo Latvala, Operation Director, VEO Group

[email protected]

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