Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do.

As part of the continued evolution of our Digitalorganization, we are strengthening how strategy is translated into execution by enhancing project and portfolio management practices as a core part of our operating model.

As part of that change,we are looking for a

HEAD OF PMO & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

tojoin Finnair’s Digital Transformation & Architecture team. In this role, you will lead the Project Management Office (PMO), lead selected strategic programs, and take end-to-end accountability for developing portfolio management practices that connect strategy, business value, and execution.

You will play a key role in ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into a structured, well-governed, and executable portfolio of initiatives. In addition, you willestablishand continuously develop portfolio management as an integral part of the operating model, enabling transparency of value, risks, and delivery performance across theorganization

AsHead of PMO & Portfolio Development, you will:

• Lead and continuously develop Finnair’s PMO and project management capability, including methodologies, governance, tooling, and reporting.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers and build a broader PM community across the organisation.

• Lead selected strategic programs and major initiatives.

• Strengthen execution discipline across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.

• Further develop and operationalise the portfolio management model, including prioritisation, performance management, and supporting tools.

• Lead andfacilitateportfolio-related decision-making in relevant governance forums.

• Develop portfolio analytics, KPIs, and reporting practices to support data-driven decision-making.

• Provide leadership with a transparent, fact-based view of the portfolio, including value, risks, dependencies, and performance.

• Collaborate closely with Business, Strategyand Digital teams to align portfolio, development,deliveryand ways of working.

What arewelooking for?

• 10+ years of experience in project, program, and portfolio management.

• Proventrack recordof leading PMO functions and building or significantly improving portfolio management maturity.

• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.

• Experience leading complex digital transformation or technology-enabled change initiatives.

• Strong business and financial acumen, business case development, and benefits trackingand analytics.

• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Collaborative and strong at building trust across business and digital teams.

• Ability tooperateeffectively in complex, matrixed environments.

• Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure.

• Familiarity with portfolio and PPM tools.

• Hands-on experience with agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery models at scale.

• Continuous learner with a passion for improving ways of working.

Why JoinFinnair?

At Finnair,

• You become part of One Crew working together to make every journey better — today and tomorrow.

• Our values — Always Safe, Customer at Heart, and Stronger Together — guide how we work, make decisions, and support each other every day.

• We offer meaningful work with real impact, where your contribution helps shape the future of aviation, digital services, and sustainable travel.

• Collaboration, trust, and respect are part of everyday work, and people are encouraged to take ownership and grow.

• You’lljoin a community where diverse perspectives arevalued,continuous learning is supported, and development happens together — not alone.

Are you interested?Pleasesubmityour application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday14 June2026 We may start going through the applications already during the application period.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

In case you have any questions about the role,please contactHenrik Balk (VP Digital Transformation & Architecture) by email henrik.balk@finnair.com

Please note that we do not process applicationssubmittedvia email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people withdifferent backgroundsand experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business successAccording to our employee survey, respecting diversity is ata high levelin our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.