Enterprise-level transformation leader turning vision into measurable momentum

Clarity. Direction. Leadership. — Nearly two decades shaping strategy execution, operating models and IT-enabled transformation at enterprise scale.

Helsinki, FISince 2008
Petri Jansson, Development & Strategy Leader
Petri Jansson — Helsinki
Executive Overview

Enterprise transformation · Operating models · Technology advantage · Leadership excellence.

Enterprise-level transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience in business development, strategy execution, operational excellence and IT-enabled change. I build the structures, governance and leadership capabilities that turn strategy into measurable results at scale. Strong interest in AI solutions and AI‑driven business transformation.

Leadership Philosophy

Leadership is about creating clarity, direction and meaning.
01

Show the direction

Strategy provides direction. Clear goals, priorities and an action plan turn intent into a path the whole organization can walk.

02

Enable success

Processes, structures, tools and capabilities exist to support execution. Remove friction. Make doing the right thing the easy thing.

03

Lead people

Coaching, trust and meaningful dialogue drive change. People make strategy real — leadership is the bridge between the two.

Core Competencies

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Strategy execution+
  • Vision design+
  • Annual & operational planning+
  • Governance+
  • Performance management+
  • Operating models+
  • Leadership team development+
  • Brand design+

Leadership & People Development

  • Coaching leadership+
  • Change management (ADKAR)+
  • Capability building+
  • Leadership training+
  • Culture development+
  • Change facilitation+
  • Diversity utilizing+
  • Emotional IQ coaching+

Business, Process & Technology

  • Portfolio management+
  • Process design+
  • IT & system development+
  • CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics)+
  • Geographic data (QGIS)+
  • AI & Azure ML+
  • Master data development+
  • GDPR & data security+
  • Management systems+
  • AI-Driven Development & Transformation+
  • Agile development+
  • Azure DevOps+

Key Achievements

+200Leaders trained

Delivered an enterprise leadership development program for ~200 managers and leaders, achieving a satisfaction score of 4.2 / 5.

+30%Forecasting accuracy

Redesigned the project forecasting and management model, improving forecasting accuracy by 30% and reducing margin erosion across the business.

ITPortfolio & cost savings

Led divisional IT development and portfolio management, achieving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across the organization.

CEOInvitation earned

Rebuilt an entire operational management system end-to-end, leading to an invitation to become CEO of the system provider.

ISO9001 · 14001 · 45001

Developed and improved ISO-aligned management systems, audit processes and corrective action management across divisions.

2 div.Planning transformed

Transformed annual and operational planning for two divisions — making it strategy-driven, measurable and actionable.

Professional Trajectory

Nearly two decades inside YIT — from site to enterprise strategy.

2022 — Present
Development ManagerYIT
  • Member of the management team in two divisional management teams.
  • Lead strategic annual and operational planning for two divisions. Combined revenue over 300M€.
  • AI Transformation, identifying use cases and piloting AI tools across operations and leadership processes.
  • Improved project forecasting accuracy and reduced margin erosion.
  • Designed and delivered a comprehensive leadership development program.
  • Developed management systems, processes, and practices aligned with ISO standards.
  • Facilitated leadership teamwork and strategy execution.
  • Strengthened governance, decision-making structures, and performance follow-up.
  • Broad operational development scope spanning two divisions and Group-level initiatives, including analytics, market research, competitor analysis, CRM, feedback surveys, staff events, safety, communication, brand design, IT/business development, and process development.
StrategyAI TransformationLeadership DevGovernance
Jan 2022 – Sep 2022
Development ManagerYIT
  • Drove the development of operating models, business processes, management systems and master data structures aligned with ISO standards to improve organizational scalability and consistency.
  • Acted as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders, IT functions and external system vendors to align technology initiatives with operational objectives.
  • Strengthened organizational reporting, data quality and decision-making capabilities through improved data governance and process development.
  • Supported organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO function.
ISOPMOMaster DataIT Alignment
2015 — 2021
Project ManagerYIT
  • Led divisional digital transformation initiatives, IT development and portfolio management across business-critical operations.
  • Created and implemented an innovation framework to accelerate development initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Directed user-centric system redesign programs delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost savings.
  • Led the development of AI-driven work management solutions and geospatial information capabilities to improve operational visibility and decision-making.
  • Drove the development of processes, operating models and master data governance structures to support scalable operations.
  • Acted as a strategic interface between business leadership, IT teams and external system vendors, aligning technology initiatives with operational goals.
  • Strengthened data quality, reporting and analytics capabilities to support management decision-making and operational performance.
  • Defined a long-term strategic vision aligning business development, technology and operational transformation.
IT PortfolioAI / Azure MLProcessMaster Data
2010 — 2015
Site ManagerYIT
  • Led multiple concurrent projects with full responsibility for operational execution, team leadership and financial performance.
  • Directed project portfolios with a combined value exceeding €20M.
  • Drove process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives across site operations.
  • Led and coordinated supervisors, site personnel and subcontractor networks to ensure delivery, safety and performance targets.
  • Fostered collaboration and accountability across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced project environments.
OperationsP&LPeople
2008 — 2010
Site Supervisor TraineeYIT
  • Summer substitute for construction site managers. Learned practical project management and site processes.
Foundations

Education

Master of Engineering, Industrial Management
Management & Leadership · Metropolia UAS · 2022
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management
Software Engineering · Metropolia UAS · 2010

Trainings

  • ◇Leadership Development Program (YIT-Milton)
  • ◇ADKAR Change Management
  • ◇Leading SAFe 4.5 (CGI, agile development)
  • ◇Internal trainings — strategy, leadership, development
  • ◇Work safety trainings

Languages

  • FinnishNative
  • EnglishProfessional
  • SwedishElementary
  • GermanElementary
  • SpanishElementary

Technical

  • Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)
  • Data & Analytics
  • MS Office (expert level)
  • CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics 365)
  • QGIS
  • Azure ML understanding
  • Basic coding skills
  • Agile methods
  • Process development tools
  • UI design
  • Azure DevOps
Currently learning AI tools:
  • Claude
  • Copilot
  • Gemini
  • Lovable
  • Cursor

Recommendations

What colleagues, leaders and partners say about working with Petri.

On ollut ilo työskennellä Petrin kanssa, Petrissä yhdistyy hyvällä tavalla tunnollisuus, määrätietoisuus ja innovatiivinen ajattelu. Työssä korostuu vahva aikaansaaminen sekä kyky viedä asiat maaliin suunnitelmallisesti ja jämäkästi. Erityisesti arvostan jatkuvan parantamisen mallin mukaista otetta työhön ja johtoryhmätyöskentelyyn. Petri ei pelkästään tunnistanut kehityskohteita, vaan myös rakensi käytännönläheisiä ratkaisuja ja varmisti, että muutokset todella toteutuivat arjessa. Suosittelen Petriä lämpimästi tehtäviin, joissa tarvitaan systemaattista kehittämistä, vahvaa omistajuutta ja kykyä saada aikaan konkreettisia tuloksia.
Antti ToivanenVP, Customer Accounts, Finland, YIT2026 · Antti worked with Petri on the same team
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