Research & Development
Chief Digital Architect
Job Description

Are you passionate about engineering modular digital platforms that power the future of intelligent water solutions at global scale? Join us in pioneering smarter ways to move and transform water, reduce energy consumption, and improve quality of life.

As our new Chief Digital Architect, you will drive a “Platform‑first” philosophy by shaping the modular digital framework that lets Grundfos build world‑class water solutions from a unified library of high‑performance components. You’ll join a diverse, supportive culture that celebrates differences and puts people first through growth, well‑being, and belonging.

What you will be doing
As part of Architecture & Modularization, GT&I, you will bridge core technology research and commercial product development to ensure every digital offering is modular, scalable, and built for reuse.

Your key responsibilities:
• Define and govern global standards for Digital Building Blocks — APIs, UI components, data schemas — ensuring cross‑divisional compatibility
• Contribute to the Global Digital Reference Architecture so all new digital offerings follow “Modular by Design” principles
• Align our four divisions to eliminate duplicate efforts and maximize reuse
• Translate modularity risks, technical debt, and innovation opportunities into clear business value for leadership
• Act as architectural tie‑breaker for complex cross‑divisional decisions, fostering a “One Grundfos” engineering culture
• Maintain high‑level architectural alignment across cloud and ERP providers to keep our modular framework ahead of vendor roadmaps

What makes you a great fit
You are a systems thinker with deep technical expertise, a strong track record in modular architecture at scale, and the emotional intelligence to influence across a matrix organization. We imagine you have:
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
• 10+ years in software engineering or IoT, including 5+ years leading architecture in a global organization
• Expertise in Cloud‑Native patterns (Azure/AWS) and Industrial IoT, bridging digital platforms and physical hardware
• Proven ability to lead through influence and translate digital concepts into business value

It is a plus if you also have:
• Experience with platform modularization in industrial or manufacturing environments
• A track record of scaling IoT‑connected asset platforms efficiently
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) in product‑oriented settings

Why you will love working here
We care — and it shows. You can look forward to:
• Flexible hours, home‑working options, and parental support
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, and well‑being activities
• Three additional paid volunteer days
• Access to on‑demand learning and structured development programs

If you have questions, contact Director, Architecture, Helle Kem Rehmeier at hellekem@grundfos.com.

Ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today.
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Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos 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 team

We 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.

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