Director, Technology Transfer & Local Manufacturing

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.

Protected Mobility is responsible for the sales, supply and delivery of new vehicles and vehicle systems. We are well positioned to offer our vehicle fleet to various end users through European programs, such as the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program.

We are now searching for a

Director, Technology Transfer & Local Manufacturing

Job Description 

In this strategic leadership role, you will head Patria’s global technology transfer and local manufacturing operations. You will oversee the holistic execution of technology transfer programmes across Patria’s own sites and partner locations worldwide, ensuring partners and receiving organizations reach the required production capability, schedule and quality levels.

This position plays a central role in building and leading a growing international organization. You will initially lead a multinational team that includes Local Manufacturing & Operations leaders and a team of Technology Transfer Managers. As our operations expand, your team will further grow with additional professionals locally and globally who will report directly to you once new production capabilities are established.

You are responsible for setting the direction for technology transfer programmes, establishing consistent ways of working across regions, and ensuring your teams operate effectively in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. While you maintain strategic oversight, you know how to leverage specialists within your organization and ensure they have the structure, tools and support needed to succeed.

You will work closely with engineering, production, sales and commercial teams to define industrial participation solutions, develop localization concepts and secure delivery readiness across all global sites.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Production.

What kind of person are we looking for? 

You are a seasoned people leader with a strong vision and the ability to see the big picture. You are not merely managing projects; you are building and steering an international function that plays a key role in Patria’s global growth.

You thrive in an environment where you lead experts, establish new ways of working, and foster high‑performing teams across multiple countries. You communicate with clarity, influence effectively across organizational boundaries, and build trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Although you understand the practical realities of technology transfer and production, your primary strengths lie in strategic oversight, leadership, coordination and enabling others to succeed.

What we expect from you 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, industrial management or a related field

• Proven experience in production setup, localization, technology transfer or international industrial cooperation

• Strong competence in leading complex, multi-site technology transfer or industrialization programmes

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in multinational environments and matrix organizations

• Solid understanding of operational and economic aspects of production environments

• Experience with compliance requirements such as export control and IP protection

• Excellent language skills in Finnish and English; proficiency in other languages, such as German, is considered an advantage

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in international settings

• Ability to build and scale teams, develop people and create consistent processes across regions

We offer you 

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance. 

Would you like to be part of our story?

You can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 26.2.2026. We review applications during the application period and selections will be made as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact our recruiter, Senior Recruitment Consultant Aleksi Arjakka:

📞+358 400 278 937
✉️[email protected]

We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.