Oriola - IT Manager, Cloud & On-prem Datacenter

About the company

We are looking for an experienced IT Manager - Cloud & On-prem Datacenter to join Oriola. In this role, you will take ownership of Oriola's cloud and on-premises data centre infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, scalability, security and cost-efficiency. The position combines strategic infrastructure development with responsibility for the reliability and continuous improvement of infrastructure services.

Oriola is a Nordic health and wellbeing company driven by its purpose, Health for life. The company plays an important role in society by ensuring the safe and reliable distribution of medicines and healthcare products. Oriola serves pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers through its wholesale, distribution and expert services.

Headquartered in Espoo and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Oriola employs approximately 900 professionals, with its main operations in Finland and Sweden. The company is continuously developing its operations and services to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. With ambitious sustainability targets, Oriola is committed to supporting the wellbeing of people, society and the planet.

Your tasks

About the role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the development and management of Oriola's hybrid infrastructure environment, covering both on-premises data centres and cloud services, primarily Microsoft Azure.

A central part of your role will be shaping Oriola's future infrastructure strategy and roadmap, translating business needs into technical solutions, development plans and investment proposals. You will take a leading role in infrastructure architecture and modernisation, guide external service providers and ensure the reliability, security and continuous improvement of Oriola's cloud and on-premises environments.

• Strategy and development: Develop and drive Oriola's infrastructure strategy and roadmap, translating business needs into infrastructure development plans and investment proposals.
• Infrastructure: Contribute to the design and development of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including major technology transformation and modernisation projects.
• Cloud and data centre services: Ensure reliable, scalable and cost-efficient infrastructure services across Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments.
• Vendor and service management: Manage external infrastructure service providers, guide technical implementation and ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
• Security and operational continuity: Oversee infrastructure security, availability, capacity planning, disaster recovery and business continuity, together with internal specialists and external partners.

Requirements

What we are looking for We are looking for an experienced infrastructure professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to combine strategic thinking with operational responsibility.

To succeed in this role, you should have

• 8+ years of experience leading and managing cloud and datacenter infrastructure services, including platform operations, infrastructure lifecycle management, and operational excellence.
• Experience in managing teams, service providers, or technology operations.
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments consisting of cloud and on-premises data centers.
• Experience with Cloud services, including networking, governance, security, and cloud operations.
• Understanding of server, storage, virtualization, backup, disaster recovery, and enterprise network technologies.
• Technical knowledge and capability to operate and troubleshoot on-prem servers.
• Experience with IT service management practices (ITIL) and vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure security principles, identity management, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in capacity planning, performance management, and technology lifecycle management.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Full professional proficiency in Finnish and English. Swedish is considered an advantage.

You have a proactive and development-oriented mindset, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and are comfortable taking responsibility for infrastructure decisions. You can work independently, engage different stakeholders and guide external partners towards common objectives.

Technology environment

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking)
• Other Microsoft Azure services (e.g. Entra ID, monitoring & backups)
• Microsoft 365 Services
• Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel,Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• VMware vSphere/ESXi
• Windows Server and Linux Platforms
• AWS

You are not expected to be an expert in every technology, but a strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure and willingness to develop your expertise are essential.

What we offer

What Oriola offers you This is an opportunity to take a key role in one of the most significant technology transformations in Oriola's history. With major investments in operational development and digital solutions, you will have the opportunity to shape the company's future IT infrastructure and influence decisions that will have a long- term impact on its operations.

You will have genuine ownership of infrastructure development, the opportunity to bring forward new ideas and the chance to strengthen your expertise in infrastructure architecture, strategic planning and major technology projects.

Beyond the technical challenges, your work will also have a meaningful purpose. Oriola plays an important role in ensuring the reliable distribution of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. By developing and maintaining its critical IT infrastructure, you will contribute to the continuity of these services, patient safety and security of supply.

How to apply

Interested in joining Oriola? If you feel this is your next career step, please send your application, CV and salary expectation in English no later than 1.11.2026. We will be looking to start the interviews already during the application period. The recruitment process is carried out in cooperation with Avila. For more information on the position, please contact Maiju Pauni, maiju.pauni@avila.fi

Other

Basic information

• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Working model: Hybrid, with three days at the office and two days working remotely per week
• Travel: Occasional travel to Sweden. Järvenpää site visits may also be required in the future.
• Employment: Permanent, full-time
• Preferred start date: As soon as possible

Please note, that the selected candidate will undergo a drug test and a standard security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act as a prerequisite for employment.