Job Description

R56872- IT Delivery Manager, HR, QHSE and Analytics

We are looking for an IT Delivery Manager, HR, QHSE and Analytics to join our team. In this dual role, you will act as the IT counterpart for our HR and Quality, Health, Safety and Environment functions, while leading a team of developers located in our India hub. You will combine end‑to‑end service ownership with people and delivery leadership, ensuring our HR and QHSE solutions – with Workday integrations as the main focus area – are reliable, compliant and continuously evolving to meet business needs.

The team you lead will work on development in reporting & analytics and finance areas. In this role, you will act as the local head of the team, providing day-to-day leadership and supporting the team’s development and performance. The team will work in close cooperation with global teams and stakeholders, requiring strong collaboration across locations and alignment on shared objectives and delivery plans.

Main responsibilities

IT service & solution ownership

• Act as the key IT partner for HR and QHSE, participating in the design, development and testing of IT solutions to meet current and future business needs
• Own the end‑ to‑ end application and service lifecycle, from design and implementation to operations and retirement
• Align and prioritize development together with stakeholders and ensure alignment with Valmet’s IT strategy
• Maintain roadmaps and development plans together with the Domain Lead and Enterprise Architect
• Serve as a trusted IT SME towards business and functions, with strong understanding of HR and QHSE processes
• Serve as a backup for global and local HR & QHSE applications, ensuring continuity of support and service operations

Team lead & delivery responsibility

• Lead and develop a team of developers in the India hub, providing clear direction, priorities and support
• Ensure effective delivery of development and integration work, balancing quality, speed and cost
• Support team members’ competence development, ways of working and engagement in a global setup
• Collaborate closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth end‑to‑end delivery

Location & Team

The nominated person will be located in Pune, india and will report to Director, IT Management Processes

The IT Management Processes team designs, delivers and manages the lifecycle of solutions in HR, QHSE and Reporting & Analytics areas.

Requirements

We are looking for an open‑minded, development‑driven team player who enjoys versatile challenges. A strong background in IT or HR/QHSE, combined with experience of Workday platform, working in global environments and people leadership, will help you succeed in this demanding position.

To be successful in this position, you need to have:

• Degree (M.Sc. or B.Sc.) in IT or another relevant field
• 3–5 years of experience in relevant IT solution or service management roles
• Experience in service, development and/or project management
• Experience with Workday, especially with integrations
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment
• Development‑oriented mindset with ambition to continuously improve ways of working
• Fluent written and spoken English

As an advantage, we value

• Experience with HR and/or QHSE processes and systems
• Experience in leading development teams
• Understanding of global IT functions and services
• Studies in IT management
• Experience with solutions such as Sphera Cloud (EHS management), Reporting and Analytics, Anaplan