(Senior) Data Transformation Lead

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do.

As part of the evolution of our Digital organisation, we are strengthening strategy implementation by clarifying structures and leadership to bring more focus, improve prioritisation, and support the business more closely. The new setup strengthens product management and software development practices and provides a clearer foundation for data and AI driven development, while enabling clearer roles and new opportunities for professional growth.

As part of that change, we are now looking for a

(SENIOR) DATA TRANSFORMATION LEAD

to join Finnair’s Digital Enterprise team in Digital Unit. Digital Enterprise team plays a crucial role in supporting Finnair’s Finance & Procurement, People & Culture and other Group Functions as well as drives Data and AI transformation forward Finnair wide.

As a (Senior) Data Transformation Lead, you will play a key role in turning our Data & AI ambition into real, measurable business impact. While domain-specific data and analytics teams work close to the business and own use‑case delivery, this role focuses on driving enterprise-wide change, alignment and adoption—ensuring data and AI truly transform how we work and make decisions.

Your tasks include but are not limited to:

• Lead the overall Data Transformation, ensuring data and AI strategy is consistently translated into actionable development items together with key stakeholders across the organization for example through structured agile planning and prioritization.

• Lead the Data program as Program Manager, driving cross-domain alignment and translating strategic priorities into coordinated execution and measurable outcomes, including ownership of the overall program business case.

• Strengthen the data foundation, ensuring alignment between use case development and underlying data capabilities (e.g. data architecture, availability, quality, and reusability).

• Drive cross-domain alignment and ways of working, facilitating collaboration between business, data, and technology teams and embedding consistent delivery and prioritisation practices.

Required skills:

• Several years of experience delivering data‑driven solutions, with a strong understanding of modern data and analytics platforms and architectures, including cloud-based platforms preferably Snowflake.

• Strong experience in enterprise transformation, data-driven change or digital transformation, ideally in a complex, multi-domain environment.

• Storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain the value of data in a clear, engaging and business-relevant way.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and work with diverse teams.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. data, information technology, engineering, business, or equivalent).

Why Join Finnair?

At Finnair,

• You become part of One Crew working together to make every journey better — today and tomorrow.

• Our values — Always Safe, Customer at Heart, and Stronger Together — guide how we work, make decisions, and support each other every day.

• We offer meaningful work with real impact, where your contribution helps shape the future of aviation, digital services, and sustainable travel.

• Collaboration, trust, and respect are part of everyday work, and people are encouraged to take ownership and grow.

• You’ll join a community where diverse perspectives are valued, continuous learning is supported, and development happens together — not alone.

Are you interested? Get onboard! Please submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday 7 June 2026. We will start going through the applications already during the application period.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

In case you have any questions about the role, please contact Tiina Suvanto (Director, Digital Enterprise) by phone +358 50 5671416 on the specified hours stated below (GMT +03:00):

• Tuesday, 26 May from 16.00-17.00

• Friday, 29 May from 9.00-10.00

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.