Head of Product Development, DCW (maternity cover)

Job title: Head of Product Development, DCW (maternity cover)

Company: Grundfos


Job description: This is a temporary, maternity cover position (until 30/06/2026)Are you ready to join an innovative environment to set the direction for our product development? And would you like to guide a talented team to the next level?“You’ll be responsible for the Domestic Cold Water product development team and its deliveries. What’s more, you’ll join a great leadership team and collaborate with fellow product development heads to propel the agile transformation within product development, giving you a lot of influence on our future organization,” explains VP for Product Development Steen Tøffner-Clausen.Set the direction for an agile team of innovatorsJoining us, you will become part of our Product Development organization, where we develop and maintain products and services for domestic buildings. We are currently reorganizing this vital area in Grundfos and establishing 4 separate value streams, each responsible for their own product area – and we need you to head our Domestic Cold Water development team.Doing so, you will set the direction for an agile team consisting of approx. 35 talented engineers, developers, technicians, technical product owners and scrum masters. The team is very independent, so your main task will be to set the direction, coach and support them in their work and help them develop and evolve.Moreover, you will become part of our Product Development Leadership team and the Divisional Extended Leadership team, through which you will have an impact on how we develop the full end-to-end organization.Head the development of global products and offeringsStepping into this position, you will – in addition to leading your team – become responsible for the cold-water product portfolio. Being technically accountable for the products, you ensure that your team develops and maintains best-in-class products.In short, some of your key tasks include:

• Managing budgets for all activities within cold water product development
• Ensuring that the cold-water portfolio is competitive & profitable
• Supporting, driving and deploying the strategies within the value stream in collaboration with relevant stakeholders like e.g. product management
• Leading the agile transformation and mindset within the team

Some travel should be expected, but no more than approx. 20 days per year.Inspiring people manager with a collaborative mindsetYou have sound judgement and the ability to balance risk and rewards in a changing environment. Moreover, you are known for your ability to engage and motivate your team, and your technical understanding ensures that you can help set a clear direction for their work.We also imagine that you:

• Bring a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar
• Have solid experience in leading and developing people
• Have experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in product development
• Have experience with agile development and change management
• Have experience working within an international company
• Speak and write English effortlessly

Additional informationIf you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact VP of Product Development Steen Tøffner-Clausen on +45 29 33 90 39.If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter today and no later than 4th of August 2025 by clicking on “Apply”.We look forward to hearing from you.If you want to dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, please visit us on LinkedIn: or our YouTube channel: .Apply nowStartPlease wait…Information at a GlanceJob detailsWorkplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, DenmarkContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: TemporaryAbout 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: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:37:30 GMT

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