Vaula Raassina works as project manager in Metsä Group’s business process development team. She applauds the unified Metsä Group and its strong company story, which inspires people to develop their competence.
“What makes our company such a great place are all the great success stories we have. Continuous development keeps us on the crest of the wave, and Metsä Group has an incredible story to tell. It’s something to be proud of!”
Vaula Raassina earned her spurs for Metsä’s business development through job rotation. She has previously worked as customer service manager and as business development manager at Metsä. As project manager, Vaula is now in charge of the Group-level Sales & Operations Planning project, which encompasses all Metsä’s business operations. The goal of the project is to develop operational planning and improve business productivity as a result. In practice, Vaula ensures that the project stays on schedule, keeps to budget and works towards the goals.
Networks support your own work – and you can always find someone to help with an urgent issue
“As project manager, I’m surrounded by a whirlwind of projects – they’re the very essence of my work. Close cooperation with other people serves as an important support for my work. It’s worth networking with a variety of experts. Networks support your own work – and you can always find someone to help with an urgent issue.”
Vaula is a specialist in project and change management.
“We carry out extensive development projects in all business areas, so we need to understand both the big picture and the important role of smaller elements for business operations and the personnel. We must and can learn new things all the time. In this job, you also need flexibility and adaptability to changing situations,” Vaula explains.
Vaula appreciates the fact that Metsä’s entire personnel share common values.
“It’s great to work in a company with responsible values that are complied with in practice. Responsibility is not just a marketing slogan for us. We contribute to combating climate change and voice our opinions about societal themes. Our operations also have an impact on the economy and employment in Finland,” Vaula explains.
“We also act responsibly within the company. We address shortcomings appropriately and respect our employees, which is very important to me.”
Although the Metsä organisation is home to a diverse group of experts from around the world, in Vaula’s opinion, Metsä is very unified, and the mentality of renewal is evident throughout the company.
What makes our company such a great place are all the great success stories we have.
“We have clear objectives that help Metsä Group employees work towards a common goal. Scope is given to individual professionals and their competence, and the personnel is earnestly encouraged to expand their competence through job rotation, for example.
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