RDI Specialist

The best way to know tomorrow is to create it yourself, and thats why we want to bring together the makers of tomorrow at Xamk. Working with us, you can have an impact on the work of the future and on society at large. Together, we can make our mark where its needed the most. How do you want to make yours? Do you want to lead an internationally oriented development project that accelerates the growth and internationalization of wellbeing companies? The GLOW project is building a unique business environment and network in South Savo to support the internationalization, product and service development, and market fit of SMEs in the health and wellbeing sector. The GLOW project addresses the challenges of internationalization and business development for wellbeing companies. The project develops testbed and internationalization services based on the double diamond model of service design, enabling companies to achieve faster, more agile, and more sustainable growth in international markets. The outcome will be a network that connects companies, universities, and testbed operators for joint development and knowledge sharing. We are now looking for an RDI Specialist to take on the role of Project Manager for the GLOW project at Xamk. Your workplace will be the Savonniemi campus in Savonlinna. The position is full-time and fixed-term, starting on January 2, 2026, or as agreed. A probationary period applies. What does the position involve? Lead the implementation and project management of the GLOW project from start to finish (1 January 2026 – 30 June 2028). Act as the main contact for companies, international partners, and stakeholders. Actively participate in all work packages (1–5): from project initiation and current state analysis to building the internationalization network and reporting results. Ensure the project progresses according to schedule and budget, and report to funders and stakeholders. Participate, if possible, in a 1–3 month international exchange to familiarize yourself with a testbed partners operations (benchmarking). Promote the development, piloting, and adoption of services and operating models together with the team and network. Why work with us? At Xamk, you can make a difference and have an impact on society at large. We promote a good team spirit that is shared by staff and students alike. We strive for new knowledge and research together and are always ready and able to help each other out. We value diversity and equality in our work community. At Xamk, you have the opportunity to plan your own work and working hours. We want you to be able to give the best of yourself both at work and in your free time. Your pay is determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities of Applied Sciences. We take care of your wellbeing by offering extensive occupational health care services. We also support your recreation activities by providing sports, massage, and cultural benefits. At Xamk, we love to learn new things. We encourage each other to learn more and develop our own skills through our work. We want to support you to continuously update your skills and so we offer the opportunity to complete studies at Xamks Open University of Applied Sciences, free of charge. What do we expect from you? A relevant Masters degree (e.g., in sports, health, social sciences, business, or technology). Experience in project management, especially in implementing EU/RDF-funded projects. Proven track record in international collaboration and network building. Strong communication and interpersonal skills in Finnish and English. Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate large entities. Experience in service design, testbed operations, wellbeing sector business collaboration, and international ecosystems is considered an advantage. What are the steps in the application process? You can apply for the position by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Please also attach your CV to the application. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit your education and employment certificates. The first round of interview is planned for the end of November/beginning of December. After this, we will invite some of the candidates to the next round. Once the successful candidate has been selected, we will contact all applicants. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the position in more detail, please contact Arto Pesola, Director of Preventive health Research Unit.