Job title: VP of Product Development – Water Utility
Company: Grundfos
Job description: Want to make a splash? At Grundfos we see the possibilities in every drop!We are different! We are Grundfos, a truly Innovative and international organization, producing high-quality intelligent water and climate solutions, constantly looking to enhance existing products and develop new cutting-edge offerings.Are you a passionate and seasoned leader who has experience in heading up Product Development and Digital. Grundfos Water Utility (WU) is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity as the VP of Product Development. In this position, you will play a vital role within our renowned WU Leadership team, directly reporting to the divisional CEO of the WU division. Join us to drive impactful strategies and transformative initiatives in a dynamic environment.What is the job about?As the VP of Product Development and Digital offering, you will be responsible for creating an agile ecosystem of internal and external teams and able to create continuous customer value in terms of software and hardware solutions. While working in close collaboration with the applications management teams, this ecosystem will also include a wide variety of stakeholders such as suppliers, partners, universities, start-ups, etc.The overall Product and Digital Development organization will be run as a best-in-class set-up and will create an agile organizational platform where people across functions come together to develop WU core products and digital offerings. You will work closely with the Segments (the offering and P&L owners), IS (Information Systems), Services & Sales, and Operations. You will head a multi-sited experienced team and will focus on delivering the implementation and fast business ramp-up into international market roll-out. You will also design the architecture and initiate the creation of partnerships in order to achieve pace and create outstanding USPs offering. In the light of the targeted growth, you will have the opportunity to define the global footprint of the organization with the ambition to generate or grow a competence centre in the most promising regions for IoT know-how and innovation.Your main responsibilities:
Your background
10+ years of relevant experience leading global software teams including abstraction of HW dependent SW layers and proven track record of successfully bringing IoT solutions in the market. Deep understanding of emerging trends and technologies within the water but also industrial/building related automation sectors (Internet of Things, distributed edge-based analytics, communications standards, cloud interfacing, xG, AI, cost effective communication architectures etc.)
Change management skills with a proven track record of creating agile and innovative solutions and work environments
Significant international exposure with preferred experience from living abroad. Exposure to APAC/Chinese/Indian markets or to the upcoming IoT solution markets would be a real asset
Experience in a leadership role, building and developing high performing teams. Experience with the management of teams split across geographies
Ability to navigate a complex matrix organization in an international and cross-functional context, including a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work in “start-up mode” while also addressing senior corporate management
Master’s degree in electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related technical degree can be an advantage. Fluency in English is requiredAbout Water UtilitiesWater Utilities (WU) is headquartered in Houston, Texas. This division focuses primarily on two industry verticals: Ground Water Intake (GWI) to bring water from underground to where it is needed and the Municipal segment serving a multitude of large and small municipal institutions in centralized and decentralized settings.Given the favorable macro trends such as population growth, urbanization, climate change and sustainability; this division has ambitious goals to grow significantly leveraging organic and in-organic growth plans. The Water Utilities division has 2500 colleagues around the world with multiple manufacturing sites and technology centers serving commercial presence in most of the countries globally.What’s in it for you?You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of leaders guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You will be key in promoting our encouraging outlook to advance global innovation and purpose, exemplifying our and guiding our colleagues in living them daily in global projects. We guide your career journey, offering tools to refine your skills and explore new areas such as diversity and inclusion, coaching, and culture.In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on or . Check out to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an and . Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.Apply nowStartPlease wait…Information at a GlanceJob detailsWorkplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark | Houston, Texas, United StatesContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: RegularAbout GrundfosGrundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.An inclusive teamWe believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.Join our Talent CommunityIf you want to stay updated on all career opportunities, please join our Talent Community!Here you can create a job alert to receive updates about job opportunities that match your interest.Grundfos values
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Location: Bjerringbro, Midtjylland
Job date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:34:12 GMT
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