Senior Project Manager, Ecosystem Development

Are you interested in how artificial intelligence and supercomputing can be leveraged for the benefit of society and the environment?

Join our rapidly growing LUMI AI Factory Services (LAIFS) group in our mission to support leading Research, Development and Innovation initiatives and to develop novel solutions for AI, using the largest AI platforms in Europe, in a sustainable manner!

We are looking for Senior Project Manager, Ecosystem Development to strengthen our team to manage selected LUMI AI Factory's (AIF) ecosystem activities. This consists of nurturing relationships of LUMI AI Factory with national and/or European stakeholders and networks, creating awareness of LUMI AIF and its services, identifying new collaboration opportunities, and overall influencing the AI ecosystems landscape to consolidate LUMI AI Factory's role there.

The Senior Project Manager will establish strong collaboration between the LUMI AI Factory and selected prominent AI and HPC ecosystem initiatives and makes LUMI AI Factory services visible and well-positioned in the AI ecosystem landscape, especially towards the selected industry sectors and private companies. In addition, you will foster collaboration opportunities between public and private sector organisations and RDI programs that support AI adoption and development.

In order to achieve these targets you will organize events and workshops to facilitate partnering with LUMI AIF. Further you will participate in selected regulatory/business/technical working groups of national and/or European initiatives, networks, and projects to influence the AI ecosystems development.

Essential part of your job is to ensure the LUMI AI Factory ecosystem activities are jointly planned to synchronised efforts across the LUMI AIF consortium and beyond.

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

What we expect:

Your skill profile should include:

• Capability to combine business, technical, and political/regulatory perspectives to a big picture in the ecosystem development

• Experience in managing or coordinating work of multi-partner innovation networks, communities or projects in national and/or international level

• Knowledge of existing AI and HPC ecosystem initiatives and stakeholders is favored (national and/or European)

• A Master's degree in a relevant field

We appreciate a systematic approach and initiative attitude to working and enthusiasm for professional development.

Excellent networking, team working and communication skills in verbal and written English are essential for teamwork and collaboration with our partners.

The job description can be modified based on the competencies and experience of the selected person.

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.

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.

Please send your application as soon as possible, no later than 11.8.2025. We may start interviewing suitable candidates before the deadline.

For more information, please contact Juhani Huttunen, juhani.huttunen(at)csc.fi.

LUMI AI Factory

The LUMI AI Factory produces a cutting-edge infrastructure designed to bolster Europe's leadership in AI by seamlessly integrating world-class computing power, high-value data, and a Service Center with top-tier talent to support the rapid development of AI solutions and AI-driven projects. In a nutshell, it handles the entire AI lifecycle, starting from data itself. Our vision is to create a comprehensive and accessible service infrastructure that empowers AI start-ups, SMEs, researchers, and other public and private users to develop innovative European AI models and applications. By leveraging the established LUMI ecosystem and expanding it with new AI-focused features, we will foster a thriving AI community that transcends borders and sectors. Our approach will address key challenges such as data reachability, talent shortages, and access barriers, aligning with both national and European commitments to advance AI capabilities.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between six consortium partners from Finland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Norway, and Poland.

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.

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