Senior IT Manager, HR Technology & AI Transformation
- Application Deadline: Nov. 3, 2026
- Vantaa
- On-site
We are looking for a Senior IT Manager to lead our IT capabilities for HR and QEHS while taking a key role in driving AI transformation and adoption across Fazer.
This is a unique role combining business-critical HR technology leadership with enterprise-wide AI transformation. You will lead the technology solutions and services supporting HR and QEHS, while helping turn Fazer’s AI ambitions into practical initiatives and everyday ways of working.
Your work will focus on these responsibilities:
ICT Management for HR and QEHS – approximately 50%
- Own and develop the HR and QEHS application and service portfolios, including roadmaps, lifecycle management and technology solutions
- Ensure effective development and service delivery in collaboration with business stakeholders, Group ICT teams and external partners
- Lead the HR and QEHS IT team, developing the team’s capabilities and acting as ICT Business Partner for HR
AI Transformation – approximately 50%
- Drive AI adoption and agreed AI use cases across Fazer, working closely with the AI CoE to turn AI opportunities into everyday ways of working
- Develop Fazer’s AI operating model, governance and guidelines together with the AI CoE, ensuring alignment with security, data, architecture, legal and responsible AI requirements
- Maintain visibility of Fazer’s AI portfolio, connecting initiatives, promoting reuse and supporting AI awareness, capabilities and change across the organization
You will work closely with colleagues across HR, Group ICT, our AI CoE, business functions and external partners. The role suits someone who enjoys connecting technology, people and business transformation, and who is comfortable moving between strategic development and practical execution.
You will report to Director, AI, Data and Commercial and your location is Fazer's Vantaa head office, where we work mainly onsite.
Great Place to Work
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Sustainability guides our strategy and is reflected in our everyday work.
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Make an impact on products and services that are part of millions of people’s everyday lives.
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We believe in the power of collaboration and succeeding together.
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We offer opportunities to learn, build networks, and advance your career.
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We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different perspectives are valued as a strength.
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We offer competitive benefits that support your well-being, along with perks that make everyday life a little more enjoyable.
Skills & Requirements
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:
- Proven experience in IT leadership and transformation, with the ability to turn evolving topics into practical action
- Experience in developing large-scale HR solutions, such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, and managing applications and services throughout their lifecycle
- Hands-on experience in driving AI transformation and enablement activities, from progressing AI use cases to building adoption, capabilities and new ways of working
- Strong change management, stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the ability to work across business, IT and external partners
- Experience in leading and developing teams, while being comfortable working in an evolving environment where not everything is predefined
- Ability to translate between business and technology, communicate fluently in English, and a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience
What makes this role interesting?
This role gives you the opportunity to combine business-critical HR and QEHS technology leadership with enterprise-wide AI transformation.
You will lead the HR and QEHS IT team and work closely with HR as their ICT Business Partner. At the same time, you will help shape how Fazer adopts AI, working closely with the AI CoE to turn AI opportunities into practical ways of working and business value.
You will join Fazer at a time when AI is rapidly becoming part of how we develop our business and the way we work, giving you a real opportunity to influence what comes next.
Work with great people
About the company
Fazer, The Food Experience Company, enables people to enjoy the best moments of their day. Our mission, Food with a purpose, builds on our strong more than 130-year heritage, consumer first approach and innovations to create the food experiences of the future. With our dedicated team of almost 6,000 professionals, we focus on fast-moving consumer goods and our direct-to-consumer business in Northern Europe and beyond, with exports to more than 40 countries. Fazer’s operations comply with its Code of Conduct that is based on the Group’s values and the UN Global Compact. In 2025, Fazer Group had net sales of 1.200 million euros.
Northern Magic. Made Real.
Northern LibertyBe and become who you want to be. Be true to your word. Empower others to do the same. We build on values that stand for equality, acceptance and inclusiveness. We care for each other – as individuals as well as a society.
True RelationshipsBe good for your world. Make choices that do good for us all. We build true and honest relationships. We are genuine and transparent and always put the consumer first. We want to do good for the world around us.
Fearless CreativityLive without prejudice. Be fearless. Be creative. Never compromise on quality. We have the courage to innovate and combine taste sensations that touch up on magic. We value artisanal crafts and pure ingredients. Our founder Karl Fazer was a fearless pioneer who brought people new ideas and inspiration from all over the world.
Kati Ojala | Contact Person
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