Be part of the team that makes circular technology happen

Role: IT Portfolio & Governance Lead (CIO Office)

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Reporting to: Group CIO

We are 3stepIT

3stepIT is a global leader in circular technology management. We are helping organizations use technology smarter and more sustainably. For nearly 30 years, we’ve designed lifecycle solutions that finance, manage, reuse, and extend the value of technology — reducing waste and driving business impact.

We work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and innovation. Our teams help customers boost productivity while building a more circular future.

Want to help shape the future of circular technology? Join us.

Job role and purpose:

The IT Portfolio & Governance Lead enables the CIO and IT Leadership Team to translate business strategy into clear technology priorities, investment decisions and measurable outcomes. The role brings together technology planning, portfolio governance, financial oversight, performance and risk to provide a consolidated view of priorities and progress.

Acting as a trusted adviser to the IT Leadership Team, the role supports executive decision-making, challenges assumptions, coordinates cross-functional priorities and ensures agreed actions are followed through. This is an individual contributor role, providing leadership through expertise, influence and cross-functional collaboration rather than direct people management.

The role is accountable for effective technology development portfolio management and IT governance in general, high-quality management insight and executive follow-through, while technology and specialist leaders retain accountability for their respective areas.

Main responsibilities & tasks:

Support strategic and operational technology planning, aligning priorities, investments, budgets, resourcing and delivery capacity with business needs.
Own and drive the technology portfolio process, including prioritisation, dependencies, measurable outcomes and regular portfolio reviews.
Establish & manage effective portfolio governance, ensuring clear sponsorship, accountability, benefits tracking and timely follow-through on decisions.
Provide clear executive reporting on technology priorities, financial outlook, delivery performance, risks and business outcomes.
Improve transparency of technology costs and investment trade-offs, while supporting vendor management, supplier cost oversight, Procurement collaboration and effective contract management.
Act as a trusted adviser to the IT Leadership Team and prepare decision materials for executive management, the Board and investment forums.
Coordinate the CIO’s strategic agenda, key commitments, IT-wide communications and governance documentation, including the IT Playbook.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships and lead selected CIO-sponsored improvement and transformation initiatives, promoting accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience:

5+ years of experience working with IT/technology leadership in a multinational environment, with strong experience in technology strategy, portfolio/project management and governance.
Experience supporting business transformation, change and organisational improvement, including governance across multiple teams.
Proven ability to work with and influence senior and executive stakeholders, including stakeholders outside direct reporting lines.
Good understanding of technology financial management, investment decisions, portfolio governance, capacity planning and sourcing, with the ability to connect technology decisions to business priorities and value.
Broad understanding of technology delivery, operations, architecture and cybersecurity, enabling you to identify dependencies and constructively challenge proposals.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into clear recommendations, decisions and practical governance.
A collaborative, solution-oriented approach with the confidence to build trust, influence others and drive accountability.
Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT or similar frameworks is an advantage.
Experience in technology services, financial services, asset lifecycle management, leasing, managed services or a similar B2B environment is considered an advantage.
Fluent English and willingness to travel as required.

Why should you join us

We want you to able to Be Your Best in your job – and we will support you in this. We’re a community that supports each other and works together to get things done. Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate: people and leaders are easy to approach and engaged, and fresh ideas are always welcomed.

Our culture is friendly, forward-thinking, and focused on helping you grow. Here, you’ll have room to develop, contribute to something bigger, and feel recognized for the impact you make every day.

And what´s in it for you?

· Recognition & Rewards – Bonus programs and excellence awards.

· Continuous Learning – Development programs, coaching, and workshops.

· Wellbeing Focus – Flexible culture, health initiatives, and work-life balance.

· Purpose-Driven Work – Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community projects.

· Fun & Connection – Team challenges, sports activities, and annual events.

Contact details: For further questions, please contact Juhani Rajala via email at Juhani.Rajala@3stepit.com. Please note we do not accept applications received via email.

Closing date: Please submit your application in English latest by 20th November 2026 via our careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!