Ecosystem Manager

Join us and take your career to the next level

Are you a natural connector with a passion for collaboration, sustainability, and innovation? Kalmar is looking for an Ecosystem Manager to take a leading role in developing and expanding our Move2Green ecosystem - a core part of our €50M R&D program focused on enabling sustainable cargo handling across Europe.

As an Ecosystem Manager, you will act as the bridge between Kalmar and the wider European research community, driving impactful partnerships, building strong consortia, and ensuring Kalmar remains at the forefront of EU-funded innovation. You’ll lead EU project proposals from concept to execution, helping to shape the future of logistics and green technology on a continental scale.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Driving ecosystem growth: Own and track ecosystem KPIs for the Move2Green initiative, including partner engagement, proposal success rates, and research impact.

• Consortium building & EU collaboration: Proactively engage with academic, industrial, and governmental stakeholders to form and lead strong EU project consortia.

• Proposal leadership: Take charge of developing competitive project proposals for EU funding instruments, including application writing, submission, and follow-up.

• Strategic alignment: Ensure ecosystem activities align closely with Kalmar’s research strategy and business goals, maximizing both innovation and relevance.

• EU program expertise: Stay up-to-date on relevant EU R&D programs and funding opportunities, advising internal teams and external partners accordingly.

• Project execution & reporting: Manage and contribute to approved projects, ensuring timely reporting to EU bodies and stakeholders such as Business Finland.

What we offer you:

"Some assignments push you. Others let you breathe. That mix keeps the job exciting."

• Rewards that truly count: Enjoy meaningful rewards that support your everyday life and well-being, including a company mobile phone, a flexible Edenred benefit for lunch, commuting, or wellness services, and comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen, enhanced by our health insurance fund for additional coverage and peace of mind.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Work-life balance: We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team. 
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
  
  Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role:

• Academic qualifications: A Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, IT, or another relevant field.

• EU project experience: Hands-on expertise in EU funding programs - from proposal writing and project management to impact reporting.

• Strong networker: A proven track record of managing external partnerships, building international networks, and leading complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations.

• Project management skills: Solid experience navigating cross-functional, multicultural teams with a focus on results and collaboration.

• Language skills: Excellent communication skills in both English and Finnish, written and spoken.

• Knowledge of Kalmar’s field: Familiarity with Kalmar’s products, services, or logistics industry trends is an advantage.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!