Product Manager Mira: Courage is part of everyday life at Alma

Mira Vaurula started as a product manager at Alma Media a few months ago. How have the first months been and what is it like to work at Alma?

Mira’s background is in digital advertising and commercial product development. At Alma, she works in the Alma Media Solutions unit, developing new data-based products for advertiser clients.

“Work immediately drew me in. I have received responsibility and have been heard and seen in the organization in a very positive way. People have been welcoming and warm!” Mira says.

Courage and agility ensure that things get done

Alma’s employer value proposition is “Courage Grows Together.” It also includes a promise of a friendly work community, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow.

“During the recruitment process, Alma’s values, culture, and employer promise were emphasized, such as courage, low hierarchy, and agility. In this short time, I have experienced that these are truly fulfilled in everyday work,” Mira explains.

“Courage shows up in how we get things done, quickly and without getting stuck in the small stuff. This way, things get done,” she continues.

Surprised by Alma’s diverse product portfolio

Mira had become familiar with Alma’s media side and industry through her previous jobs at IAB Finland and Sanoma. However, Alma’s diversity managed to surprise her when she got to know the company better from the inside.

“Alma’s entire portfolio was not completely familiar to me beforehand. For instance, I did not know anything about Alma Career and Alma’s business outside of Finland, which was an interesting discovery after starting,” Mira notes.

At Alma, employees work in hybrid model. About half of Mira’s working time is spent at the office in Töölönlahti.

“I like hybrid work and the ability to plan my work week as needed. On the other hand, office days and chatting with colleagues give energy, but the balance is best maintained when there is an occasional remote day to even out the workload.”

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