<div><p><span><span>The forest is at the heart of Stora Enso, and we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000</span><span> employees.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are looking for a</span><span> Head of</span><span> </span><span>Business Accelerator Services</span><span> to join </span><span>Stora Enso's global IT </span><span>starting</span><span> </span></span><span><span>as soon as possible.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Purpose</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As the Head of Business Accelerator Services, y</span><span>ou are leading a new, critical scope within IT</span><span>, reporting directly to the CIO, </span><span>with the primary mission of being the </span></span><span>Industrialized Reinventor </span><span><span>for Stora Enso. Your team is essential for future-proofing the entire company, </span><span>managing</span><span> and delivering differentiating services for our biggest strategic bets—including the Future of Mills, Supply Chain, and Sales and Marketing</span><span>.</span><span> You will accelerate value generation, maximize revenue from data insights, and ensure </span><span>the successful modernization and scaling of high-impact digital solutions. Your role is critical in driving IT's transition to a higher business focus, creating tangible value every day.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You </span><span>are responsible for</span><span> designing, implementing, and relentlessly optimising digital and IT capabilities that directly accelerate and maximise EBIT impact from Stora Enso’s strategic big bets as a renewable packaging leader. This role is the driving force for rapidly </span><span>identifying</span><span>, adopting, and scaling digital solutions that deliver breakthrough business performance, retiring legacy or obsolete tools, and enabling Stora Enso to seize new market opportunities with agility. As the newest and most critical IT service tower, </span><span>you </span><span>actively engage with business leaders, </span><span>facilitating</span><span> dialogue to uncover current challenges and co-design digital solutions to ensure every investment and initiative is tightly aligned with strategic needs, adaptable to change, and focused on delivering tangible, measurable value.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><div><p><b><span>Your responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive the IT portfolio by ensuring all investments </span><span>are</span><span> directed toward future-ready capabilities and deliver the highest value for the company. Demonstrate no hesitation to stop underperforming initiatives or pivot to innovative solutions when market demands or business needs change.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Co-create and execute a dynamic roadmap of digital capabilities and services that are tightly linked to Stora Enso’s strategic big bets and EBIT growth drivers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Leverage current and emerging digital capabilities and data driven insights as well as emerging technologies like AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital agents to deliver solutions that unlock new revenue streams, optimise operations, and enhance customer value.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with business partners to define, track, and achieve joint, business-centric KPIs related to EBIT impact, speed to value, user adoption, and business stakeholder satisfaction.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span>, decommission, and sunset outdated or redundant IT/business capabilities, ensuring a focused, modern, and agile business acceleration portfolio.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Rigorously prioritise initiatives—investing only in those with a clear, measurable impact on business performance and EBIT.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Act as a trusted business partner, working </span><span>hand-in-hand</span><span> with business units to understand emerging needs, rapidly prototype solutions, and scale successes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure all capabilities are built for adaptability, rapid iteration, and seamless integration with evolving business processes and technologies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implement digital dashboards and analytics to track business impact, adoption, and continuous improvement.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Actively engage with the broader industry, innovation ecosystems, and technology vendors to ensure our portfolio </span><span>remains</span><span> relevant and we continuously </span><span>identify</span><span> new opportunities for our business.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build, mentor, and empower a digitally savvy and entrepreneurial team with a business-first mindset, continuously uplifting their skills</span></span><b><span>.</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>L</span><span>eadership principles</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a senior leader, you will be a core architect of Stora Enso’s digital transformation and cultural shift. </span><span>You are trusted </span><span>to lead with a clear sense of purpose, embodying and driving the following principles:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Orchestrate Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span></b><span><span> Shape and embed a culture of collaboration across IT and business teams. Break down silos with your decisions and actions and, thus, set the foundation for the delivery of Stora Enso’s Must Wins. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Own Strategic Alignment:</span></b><span><span> Translate business strategy into the IT portfolio ensuring that every initiative, resource, and investment contribute to Stora Enso’s business priorities and communicate strategic decisions transparently and accessible to leaders and employees. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Drive Enterprise Value:</span></b><span><span> Take and enforce decisions that prioritise the company's long-term health and financial success and </span><span>optimize</span><span> the strategic portfolio to improve EBIT and deliver measurable business value. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Lead for change and empowerment:</span></b><span><span> Shape a culture of continuous learning and adaptability to change by guiding your leaders in </span><span>identifying</span><span> and nurturing their strengths and capabilities as transformational leaders. Lead yourself organizational change across IT and the business while ensuring </span><span>A</span><span>ccountability, Agility, Ambition, </span><span>and </span><span>Alignment</span><span> (our 4As</span><span>) are consistently </span><span>demonstrated</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>What you bring</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven experience leading digital transformation, business acceleration, or innovation programs in fast-paced, results-driven environments.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deep understanding of business strategy, value creation levers (especially EBIT), and the renewable packaging industry context.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Expertise</span><span> in deploying digital technologies (AI, automation, analytics, </span><span>agentification</span><span>) to drive rapid business results.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Track record</span><span> of retiring, </span><span>consolidating</span><span>, and transitioning away from legacy or underperforming capabilities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exceptional stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong prioritisation and portfolio management abilities—</span><span>identifying</span><span> and scaling only the few initiatives that will move the EBIT needle.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and build high-performing, agile teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Unwavering persistence and resilience as well as comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, and a relentless focus on speed and impact, even when faced with setbacks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to </span><span>identify</span><span> new digital opportunities and relentlessly pursue them, challenging the status quo to unlock significant business value.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Courageous and decisive leadership, capable of making difficult decisions-especially </span><span>regarding</span><span> retiring legacy systems and capabilities–while inspiring confidence and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> momentum in the face of change.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>We offer</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental well-being.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Career growth opportunities within an international organisation</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Access to modern technologies and digital tools</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Professional development opportunities</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Motivating </span><span>additional</span><span> benefits package</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hybrid work options and flexible working hours</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Inspiring, sustainable, and innovation-driven work environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>How can you apply for this role?</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>ou</span><span> can only </span><span>submit</span><span> your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the </span></span><b><span>latest on November 28</span></b><b><span>th</span></b><b><span>.</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, </span><span>reference</span><span> and health checks as well as a drug test.   </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Hiring Manager Hannele </span><span>Palje</span><span>-Rossi, CIO via email (</span></span><a href="mailto:hannele.palje-rossi@storaenso.com"><span>hannele.palje-rossi@storaenso.com</span></a><span><span>). </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Welcome to work in the renewable materials company! </span></b><span> </span></p></div>

Stora Enso is the global rethinker of the paper, biomaterials, wood products and packaging industry. They always rethink the old and expand to the new to offer our customers innovative solutions based on renewable materials. Stora Enso employs some 29000 people worldwide, and is a publicly traded company listed in Helsinki and Stockholm.

Head of Business Accelerator Services

<div><p><span><span>The forest is at the heart of Stora Enso, and we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000</span><span> employees.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are looking for a</span><span> Head of</span><span> </span><span>Business Accelerator Services</span><span> to join </span><span>Stora Enso's global IT </span><span>starting</span><span> </span></span><span><span>as soon as possible.</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Purpose</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As the Head of Business Accelerator Services, y</span><span>ou are leading a new, critical scope within IT</span><span>, reporting directly to the CIO, </span><span>with the primary mission of being the </span></span><span>Industrialized Reinventor </span><span><span>for Stora Enso. Your team is essential for future-proofing the entire company, </span><span>managing</span><span> and delivering differentiating services for our biggest strategic bets—including the Future of Mills, Supply Chain, and Sales and Marketing</span><span>.</span><span> You will accelerate value generation, maximize revenue from data insights, and ensure </span><span>the successful modernization and scaling of high-impact digital solutions. Your role is critical in driving IT's transition to a higher business focus, creating tangible value every day.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You </span><span>are responsible for</span><span> designing, implementing, and relentlessly optimising digital and IT capabilities that directly accelerate and maximise EBIT impact from Stora Enso’s strategic big bets as a renewable packaging leader. This role is the driving force for rapidly </span><span>identifying</span><span>, adopting, and scaling digital solutions that deliver breakthrough business performance, retiring legacy or obsolete tools, and enabling Stora Enso to seize new market opportunities with agility. As the newest and most critical IT service tower, </span><span>you </span><span>actively engage with business leaders, </span><span>facilitating</span><span> dialogue to uncover current challenges and co-design digital solutions to ensure every investment and initiative is tightly aligned with strategic needs, adaptable to change, and focused on delivering tangible, measurable value.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><div><p><b><span>Your responsibilities</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive the IT portfolio by ensuring all investments </span><span>are</span><span> directed toward future-ready capabilities and deliver the highest value for the company. Demonstrate no hesitation to stop underperforming initiatives or pivot to innovative solutions when market demands or business needs change.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Co-create and execute a dynamic roadmap of digital capabilities and services that are tightly linked to Stora Enso’s strategic big bets and EBIT growth drivers.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Leverage current and emerging digital capabilities and data driven insights as well as emerging technologies like AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital agents to deliver solutions that unlock new revenue streams, optimise operations, and enhance customer value.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with business partners to define, track, and achieve joint, business-centric KPIs related to EBIT impact, speed to value, user adoption, and business stakeholder satisfaction.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span>, decommission, and sunset outdated or redundant IT/business capabilities, ensuring a focused, modern, and agile business acceleration portfolio.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Rigorously prioritise initiatives—investing only in those with a clear, measurable impact on business performance and EBIT.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Act as a trusted business partner, working </span><span>hand-in-hand</span><span> with business units to understand emerging needs, rapidly prototype solutions, and scale successes.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure all capabilities are built for adaptability, rapid iteration, and seamless integration with evolving business processes and technologies.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implement digital dashboards and analytics to track business impact, adoption, and continuous improvement.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Actively engage with the broader industry, innovation ecosystems, and technology vendors to ensure our portfolio </span><span>remains</span><span> relevant and we continuously </span><span>identify</span><span> new opportunities for our business.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build, mentor, and empower a digitally savvy and entrepreneurial team with a business-first mindset, continuously uplifting their skills</span></span><b><span>.</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>L</span><span>eadership principles</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a senior leader, you will be a core architect of Stora Enso’s digital transformation and cultural shift. </span><span>You are trusted </span><span>to lead with a clear sense of purpose, embodying and driving the following principles:</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Orchestrate Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span></b><span><span> Shape and embed a culture of collaboration across IT and business teams. Break down silos with your decisions and actions and, thus, set the foundation for the delivery of Stora Enso’s Must Wins. </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Own Strategic Alignment:</span></b><span><span> Translate business strategy into the IT portfolio ensuring that every initiative, resource, and investment contribute to Stora Enso’s business priorities and communicate strategic decisions transparently and accessible to leaders and employees. </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Drive Enterprise Value:</span></b><span><span> Take and enforce decisions that prioritise the company's long-term health and financial success and </span><span>optimize</span><span> the strategic portfolio to improve EBIT and deliver measurable business value. </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Lead for change and empowerment:</span></b><span><span> Shape a culture of continuous learning and adaptability to change by guiding your leaders in </span><span>identifying</span><span> and nurturing their strengths and capabilities as transformational leaders. Lead yourself organizational change across IT and the business while ensuring </span><span>A</span><span>ccountability, Agility, Ambition, </span><span>and </span><span>Alignment</span><span> (our 4As</span><span>) are consistently </span><span>demonstrated</span><span>. </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>What you bring</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven experience leading digital transformation, business acceleration, or innovation programs in fast-paced, results-driven environments.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deep understanding of business strategy, value creation levers (especially EBIT), and the renewable packaging industry context.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Expertise</span><span> in deploying digital technologies (AI, automation, analytics, </span><span>agentification</span><span>) to drive rapid business results.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Track record</span><span> of retiring, </span><span>consolidating</span><span>, and transitioning away from legacy or underperforming capabilities.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exceptional stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication skills.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong prioritisation and portfolio management abilities—</span><span>identifying</span><span> and scaling only the few initiatives that will move the EBIT needle.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and build high-performing, agile teams.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Unwavering persistence and resilience as well as comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, and a relentless focus on speed and impact, even when faced with setbacks.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to </span><span>identify</span><span> new digital opportunities and relentlessly pursue them, challenging the status quo to unlock significant business value.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Courageous and decisive leadership, capable of making difficult decisions-especially </span><span>regarding</span><span> retiring legacy systems and capabilities–while inspiring confidence and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> momentum in the face of change.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>We offer</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental well-being.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Career growth opportunities within an international organisation</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Access to modern technologies and digital tools</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Professional development opportunities</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Motivating </span><span>additional</span><span> benefits package</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hybrid work options and flexible working hours</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Inspiring, sustainable, and innovation-driven work environment</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>How can you apply for this role?</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>ou</span><span> can only </span><span>submit</span><span> your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the </span></span><b><span>latest on November 28</span></b><b><span>th</span></b><b><span>.</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, </span><span>reference</span><span> and health checks as well as a drug test.   </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Hiring Manager Hannele </span><span>Palje</span><span>-Rossi, CIO via email (</span></span><a href="mailto:hannele.palje-rossi@storaenso.com"><span>hannele.palje-rossi@storaenso.com</span></a><span><span>). </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div>

Head of Business Accelerator Services

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