Director, Business Development

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy. For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com.

Join us as Director, Business Development in building a safer future

We are strengthening our Commercial and Business Development department, and we are excited to welcome a forward‑thinking

Director, Business Development

to join our team in Tampere or Hämeenlinna!

This is your opportunity to play an important role in driving strategic growth, building high‑impact partnerships, and shaping winning concepts in an industry where innovation, reliability and long‑term vision truly matter.

In this role, you will:

• Spot and pursue new business opportunities that strengthen our market position

• Design and document compelling concepts, partnership strategies and business models that set us apart

• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to create effective capture strategies

• Provide strategic case‑by‑case analysis to support sales projects and business unit planning

What you bring

You are an analytical, strategic and collaborative professional who enjoys shaping the big picture and turning insights into real business impact.

You’re a great fit if you have:

• A relevant university degree (e.g., business, financial administration, engineering)

• Experience in business development, strategic sales or capture management
  (Experience from the defence sector is an advantage)

• Understanding of public procurement and government contracting

• Strong skills in planning, documenting and building partnerships — and developing sustainable business models

• Fluent English skills; additional languages are always a bonus

Why Join Us?

At Patria, you’ll work on projects and technologies that you simply won’t encounter anywhere else. You’ll build a long, diverse career surrounded by unique products, meaningful missions and skilled colleagues.

We offer:

• Annual performance bonus program

• Lunch and recreational benefits

• Support for job-related studies

• Comprehensive occupational healthcare, including specialist services

• Leisure-time accident insurance

• Flexible working hours and a 50% remote work option

Become part of a supportive team of seasoned professionals — a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Ready to Join Our Story?

Submit your application through our recruitment system by 22 February 2026.

For more information, contact:
Sisko Lahtinen, Senior Recruitment Consultant
+358 40 779 5541 | [email protected]

Please note: due to security reasons, we do not process applications sent by email.

A security clearance and a drug test will be required for the selected candidate.