O&M Development Manager

Are you passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a significant impact in the industry? Join Fortum Wind & Solar as an O&M Development Manager and be at the forefront of driving the transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.
 

This position is based in our office in Espoo or Solna. 
 

About the role
As the O&M Development Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the operations and maintenance (O&M) strategy for Fortum's future renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid projects. You will ensure operational excellence, cost-efficiency, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. 

This position reports to the Head of Asset Management and works closely with cross-functional teams, including project development, engineering, procurement, and external stakeholders.

In the role as O&M Development Manager, the following will be part of your key responsibilities: 
Strategic Planning and Development: 
•    Develop and implement long-term O&M strategies for wind, solar, BESS, and hybrid assets to align with Fortum’s growth and sustainability goals.
•    Incorporate best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative O&M models to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
•    Define KPIs for O&M activities, focusing on uptime, cost efficiency, and asset lifetime.
•    Analyze O&M services to identify opportunities for in-house capabilities versus outsourcing.

Operational Excellence:
•    Manage O&M frameworks for new projects, ensuring seamless transitions from construction to operations.
•    Oversee asset management plans, maintenance schedules, and performance monitoring systems.
•    Establish scalable spare parts management strategies and robust supply chain relationships.
•    Drive the adoption of digital solutions like predictive maintenance, drone inspections, and advanced analytics for real-time monitoring.
 

Project Collaboration and Leadership:
•    Serve as the primary O&M interface during project engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
•    Coordinate with engineering teams to establish design standards that minimize O&M complexity and costs.
•    Lead the handover process from construction teams to O&M teams, ensuring all documentation, warranties, and training are complete.
 

Risk Management and Compliance:
•    Identify and mitigate O&M risks, including equipment failures, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory compliance challenges.
•    Ensure adherence to health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards across all operational and future sites.
 

Team Building and Leadership:
•    Coordinate with O&M professionals, including engineers, technicians, and analysts, to support Fortum’s growing renewable portfolio.
•    Develop training programs to enhance team capabilities in advanced O&M practices and emerging technologies.
 

Stakeholder Engagement:
•    Collaborate with external contractors, OEMs, and service providers to negotiate O&M contracts and ensure SLA adherence.
•    Work with the commercialization and strategy team to budget and forecast O&M expenses and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
•    Engage with industry forums and consortia to represent Fortum and stay updated on O&M trends and innovations.

About you
 

To be successful in the role of O&M Development Manager, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
•    Additional certifications in O&M, asset management, strategy, or renewable energy (e.g., IAM) are an advantage.
•    Several years of experience in O&M, consultancy, asset management, strategy, or other relevant roles.
•    Track record of developing and implementing O&M strategies for large-scale renewable projects is highly beneficial.
•    Deep understanding of O&M best practices.
•    Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language skills, especially Finnish or Swedish, are highly valued

As a person, we see that you possess the following attributes: 
•    Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.
•    Analytical mindset with the ability to use data for decision-making and performance optimization.
•    Ability to navigate independently with minimal supervision
•    Proven experience with wind, solar, BESS, grid, and/or hybrid systems is preferred.
 

We offer you
Fortum Wind & Solar is embarking on an exciting growth journey, driving the transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy system—and we want you to be a part of it. Achieving our ambitious goals requires a culture rooted in openness, mutual trust, and a strong commitment to everyone’s well-being. Embracing flexibility as the new standard, we foster a hybrid working model wherever possible, ensuring balance and adaptability in how we work together.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.
 

Interested?
Submit your application latest on 17th of February. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. Please submit your application in English. 
If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Marika Aaltonen at marika.aaltonen@fortum.com or Recruitment Partner Lisa Kylberg at lisa.kylberg@partners.fortum.com. 

Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance. As well as a health examination which includes a drug test. 
 

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonize their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com 

Fortum Wind & Solar are part of our business area Renewables and Decarbonatization and focuses on renewable energy sources. Wind and Solar power has a key role in Fortum’s strategy to drive decarbonization and clean energy demand growth in Nordics. In Fortum’s Wind and Solar Business, we are at the forefront of developing and constructing cutting-edge wind and solar projects to fuel the growth.