Manager, Product Management, Tubes & Fittings, Pumps & Valves

About us
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About The Job
As the Manager of Product Management for Tubes & Fittings, Pumps & Valves at Alfa Laval, you will lead the strategic direction for our product portfolio of tubes & fittings, pumps and valves . You'll be responsible for developing and driving our product management strategy for these products, overseeing a dedicated team of product managers. Your role will involve managing the entire product lifecycle - from new product development to obsolescence - while collaborating closely with several stakeholders from different departments, sales, R&D, and operations. You’ll create and maintain roadmaps to ensure competitiveness and oversee critical tasks, including:

• Conducting cost structure analyses and pricing strategies (PPL).
• Creating and maintaining product and supply roadmaps to drive top and bottom line.
• Prioritizing new and existing product development initiatives.
• Initiating compliance-related EPD activities and managing product information management data.
• Overseeing assortment control and product obsoletion/termination processes.

The position will be based in Kolding, Denmark. We expect travel activity to be approximately 20-30 days a year.

What You Know:
To excel in this role, you should bring:

• Over 10 years of experience in the hygienic industry, with a master’s degree in engineering or business.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures, driving plans and strategies while collaborating effectively with departments like Sales, R&D, and Operations.
• Strong engagement, motivation, and networking skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of effectively conveying strategic visions and operational plans.
• A strategic outlook with the ability to translate ambitions into actionable challenges, fostering an organizational understanding and commitment to achieving results.
• Experience in mentorship and coaching, employing a leadership style that builds trust and enables teams to handle challenges such as customer delays and supply chain issues.
• Alignment with Alfa Laval values: a drive for results, organizational savvy, and effective networking skills.
• Comfort with managing ambiguity and leading international teams.
• Proficiency in analytics, utilizing data to enhance product understanding and optimize lifecycle management.

Who You Are
You are a seasoned leader with a mentorship-oriented leadership style and a track record of delivering results in the Hygienic industry. You thrive in complex environments where collaboration and strategic alignment are crucial. Your ability to motivate teams and build trust allows you to navigate challenges effectively, ensuring our products meet market demands and exceed customer expectations.

For more information, please contact:
Mikkel Nordkvist, Vice President, Head of Product Management & Industry Management, [email protected]

Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than November 6th, 2024. We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Internal candidates must submit their application via Workday.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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Location: Kolding