Project Manager (LUMI AI Factory Service Center)

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, international community working on groundbreaking projects on artificial intelligence and high performance computing? 

At CSC, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to work on the future of research and learning. Join us today!

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for the LUMI AI Factory Service Centre, a cornerstone of the LUMI AI Factory.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting multiple workstreams —from project planning and resource allocation to stakeholder alignment and risk management— while ensuring deliverables meet the project objectives. Leadership and initiative, adaptability, and good communication skills are essential for the job.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Project Management and Delivery 

• Drive end-to-end project management: monitor progress, enforce quality control, to enable the on-time, on-budget delivery of all Work Packages.

• Oversee day-to-day operations, streamline internal communication, and coordinate cross-unit collaboration within CSC.

Support to governance and compliance

• Coordinate project reviews and prepare formal submissions to the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, ensuring full compliance with program standards and requirements.

• Maintain and update the project risk register, working closely with leadership to develop mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.

Stakeholder and Strategic Coordination

• Serve as a key member of the project’s governance body, providing strategic insights recommendations to support decision-making.

• Partner with Work Package leads to align activities, optimize resource allocation, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

• Provide ad-hoc support to task forces and working groups to accelerate project developments and resolve bottlenecks.

Consortium and External Alignment

• Support and strenghten collaboration with LUMI AI Factory Antennas by fostering collaboration agreements and effective partnerships.

• Promote alignment and cooperation within the European network of AI Factories to ensure shared goals and cohesive progress.

What we expect

To be successful in the role, you need:

• Higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

• At least 3 year experience in the context of EU initiatives funded through Horizon Europe or Digital Europe programme, ideally in a leadership position.

• Familiarity with  advanced computing environments (high-performance computing, AI, cloud), including services, infrastructure, and competences, or a strong willingness to develop expertise in this area.

• Awareness of  the European and international computing and AI ecosystem (key stakeholders and initiatives, emerging trends and challenges).

• Very good ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.

• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office and Jira to streamline workflows, communication, and documentation.

• English language proficiency

What we offer

At CSC, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. We offer flexible working hours and the option for remote work, making it easier to balance work and daily life. Our comfortable workspaces in Keilaniemi, Espoo, and Renforsin Ranta, Kajaani, are designed to facilitate both teamwork and tasks that require quiet concentration. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare services, comprehensive health insurance, and remote work insurance. Employees can take advantage of a lunch benefit during the workday, and we support recreational activities with sports and cultural benefits.

Please send your application by May 3rd, 2026. The recruitment process will include interviews and a work personality assessment. Interviews may begin already during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Diversity is part of who we are, and we continuously work to ensure the diversity and equality of our workplace. We encourage all skilled applicants regardless of background to apply for the position.

We only process applications submitted through our official recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered for data protection reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please get in touch with Development manager Timea Biro (timea.biro(at)csc.fi).

Who are we?

We work together for the future of research and learning through advanced technology. Our competence is the platform on which our society researches, learns and remembers. With us, you get to do meaningful work for the digitalisation of Finnish society, not forgetting significant international cooperation projects.

CSC is a non-profit special assignment company owned by the Finnish government and Finnish higher education institutions. We build digital solutions for data management, scientific computing, and education that enable researchers, learners, and companies to understand the world.

Our company’s key resource is our curious personnel with a willingness to learn, and their well-being at work is very important to us. As a community, we work to ensure that well-being, diversity and inclusiveness are embedded in our culture and practices.

CSC – Jobs for Brilliant Minds

The LUMI AI Factory is a leading-edge service infrastructure and expert support centre designed to accelerate AI innovation across Europe. It delivers a seamless, open AI solution that integrates world-class supercomputing, high-value data, and top-tier AI expertise, — empowering startups, SMEs, researchers, and businesses to develop cutting-edge AI models, tools, and applications.  

LUMI AI Factory is hosted at the CSC – IT Center for Science, and backed up by a consortium including Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Poland.  The approach is designed to serve key industrial sectors such as manufacturing industries, health and life sciences, as well as communication technologies and networks. The activities will also be centered on cross-cutting challenges such as ease of use and streamlined access, ensuring that AI technologies are accessible and effective.

 Learn more here https://lumi-ai-factory.eu/.