Head of Energy & Infrastructure Business – ALTEN Finland

Lead the Growth of ALTEN’s Energy & Infrastructure Business

ALTEN Finland, part of the ALTEN Group (60,000+ experts worldwide), is looking for a commercially driven and visionary Head of Energy & Infrastructure Business to lead and accelerate our growth within the energy, infrastructure, process, industrial, and capital project sectors.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for defining and executing the business strategy, developing key client relationships, expanding international business opportunities, and building high-performing engineering organizations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in positioning ALTEN as a preferred engineering and technology partner for major energy transition, industrial investment, and infrastructure programs across Finland and international markets.

As Head of Energy & Infrastructure Business, you will combine strategic leadership, business development, operational excellence, and people leadership to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value creation. You will report directly to the managing director of Finland and be part of the country leadership team.

Your Mission: Build, Scale and Lead

You will be responsible for the overall performance and development of ALTEN Finland’s Energy & Infrastructure business, including:

Strategic Business Leadership

• Define and execute the business strategy for energy, infrastructure, process, and industrial sectors.
• Drive profitable growth and ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Lead market expansion initiatives and identify new growth opportunities in Finland and internationally.
• Develop long-term business plans aligned with ALTEN Group strategy.

Commercial Growth & Sales Leadership

• Lead strategic sales activities and long-cycle business development initiatives.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across energy transition, infrastructure, industrial investment, mining, and process industries.
• Develop executive-level customer relationships with major clients and stakeholders.
• Lead complex contract negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Drive key account growth and expand ALTEN’s presence within strategic customers.

Operational & Financial Management

• Own business performance, profitability, forecasting, and operational execution.
• Ensure effective governance, reporting, and pipeline management.
• Align sales, recruitment, and project delivery to maximize customer satisfaction and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of business processes and operating models. 

Leadership & Organization Development

• Build, develop, and lead multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams.
• Recruit and retain high-performing managers and technical experts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and performance.
• Coach and develop future leaders within the organization
  
  Industry Leadership

• Position ALTEN as a leading partner within:
• Energy transition programs
• Datacenter projects
• Renewable energy projects
• Power generation and transmission
• Infrastructure development
• Process and refining industries
• Industrial investment projects
• Mining and bioindustry sectors

Experience & Background

We are looking for a senior executive with a strong combination of commercial leadership, industry expertise, and organizational development experience.

You likely possess:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience within energy, infrastructure, industrial, engineering, or project-driven businesses.
• Proven track record of driving growth in complex and capital-intensive project environments.
• Extensive experience in strategic sales, business development, and key account management.
• Strong background in energy, infrastructure, process industry, industrial investments, or engineering consulting.
• Experience leading international business initiatives and cross-border teams.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling engineering or expert organizations.
• Experience managing business performance, forecasting, governance, and operational execution.
• Experience from the consultancy industry.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sales leadership and long-cycle business development.
• P&L ownership and business management.
• International market expansion and growth strategy execution.
• Executive stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Complex contract negotiation and commercial leadership.
• Organizational development and leadership coaching.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with engineering understanding.
• Data-driven management, forecasting, and pipeline governance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to transform strategy into measurable results.

Industry Experience Preferred

Experience from one or several of the following sectors is highly valued:

• Energy transition and decarbonization projects
• Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydrogen, BESS)
• Datacenter projects
• Utilities and power generation
• Oil & gas and refining
• Process and chemical industries
• Forest and bioindustry
• Mining and metals
• Major infrastructure and industrial investment programs

Languages

• Fluent Finnish and English.
• Swedish is considered an advantage.

Interested? Please send your application to us and your English CV.

Why ALTEN?

At ALTEN, you will join one of Europe’s leading engineering and technology consulting companies and have a unique opportunity to build a strategic growth business within sectors that are shaping the future of society.

We offer:

• A senior leadership position with significant impact and autonomy.
• The opportunity to influence ALTEN’s growth strategy in Finland and internationally.
• Access to ALTEN’s global network of over 60,000 experts.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial culture where initiative is valued.
• Long-term career opportunities within an international organization.

Join ALTEN and lead the future of Energy & Infrastructure.