Jarkko Saarikko

Background

About Jarkko Saarikko

Throughout my 16 years of project manager career, I have successfully managed a diverse range of projects in electronic hardware product development, manufacturing and hardware test automation. While working for international companies I have managed to develop versatile skills and understanding of managing projects in multi-cultural environments. The size of the project teams varied from two to ten people. My leadership and communication skills have enabled me to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including product owners, clients and team members, to define project goals, establish project plans, and ensure smooth execution. My expertise lies in project scoping, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. As a problem-solver, I enjoy analyzing requirements, and finding innovative solutions. I am a strong believer in continuous improvement and utilize data-driven insights to optimize processes, enhance project outcomes, and drive operational efficiency. In addition to my project management skills, I am also proficient in utilizing Microsoft Project tool and Office 365 programs like Excel, PowerPoint and Word. I have learned the work of a project manager in practical work. In the future, my dream would also be to study alongside work and complete the project manager's certificate and depending on the possibilities and needs, Scrum and Agile courses. I look forward to collaborating on exciting projects and making a positive impact on a new organization. My main competences and personal characteristics are: • Project management • Hardware test automation process knowledge • Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes • Documentation and reporting • Analyzing skills and systematic problem solving • Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) • Collaboration and communication skills in multi-cultural environment • Team player • Flexibility • Friendly, easy to approach and good listener • Good stress tolerance • Want to experience new things • Organized way of working • Continuous improvement mindset