Are you looking for a highly impactful role in a Global context, where you can work with highly skilled colleagues in a Global/International environment, and contribute to Grundfos' commitments to Water Sustainability?

We aim to be the best and beyond – and we need your expertise to make a difference.

What is the job about?

Based at our HQ in Bjerringbro, Denmark, you will become a part of the Group Environment Health and Safety, Strategy, Planning and Execution Team (EHS SP&E), consisting of 8 highly skilled colleagues based in Denmark and Serbia. The Team is responsible for deploying and implementing business processes and projects across primarily our Own Operations, and we aim at ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability across the organization.

Your main responsibilities

As the Lead Project Manager in our Water Sustainability project, you will have an important role in implementing our ambition of becoming a Sustainable Water Leader. Moreover, your responsibilities will be to:

• Work hands-on with project management, transforming complex cases into actionable plans.
• Collaborate with relevant Group Functions, Divisions and cross-functional governance boards.
• Take ownership and ensuring effective project execution, meeting expectations to Scope, Quality, Cost, Time, Benefits, and Risks in the entire lifecycle of the project(s).
• Empower and coordinate the project team members towards the project outcomes.
• Show diligence by proactively capturing and raising concerns and proposing countermeasures in due time.
• Conduct periodic assessments of advancement.
• Monitor, coordinate and communicate changes within the project frame.
• Excel in continuous Stakeholder Management of functions and individuals impacted by the project.
• Create clear, transparent, and committed agreements with team managers/team members by involving them in planning.

Furthermore, you will also help build advanced Project Management Competencies within GEHS by

• Mentor more junior colleagues.
• Establish and share best practices.
• Capture post-implementation learnings of projects across GEHS.

Your background

We are looking for an experienced project manager with a previous experience with leading strategically important projects to success within a global environment. We are open to different backgrounds and experiences - the most important thing is that you have hands-on experience and are eager to lead and find solutions. Furthermore, we imagine that you have:

• A Master or Bachelor within Engineering/Science/Business
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience with managing complex projects in a global company with multiple stakeholders around the world.
• Experience with deploying strategies and leading strategic initiatives within a complex business environment.
• High personal drive and positive attitude, with sound judgement and ability to balance risk and opportunities.
• A curious mindset and that you are eager to learn and teach.
• Confident mindset when making decisions without having all the details.
• English Proficiency Advanced
• The ability to travel (anticipate up to 30 days pr. year)

As an individual, you excel in varied and fast-paced environments, constantly seeking to stay updated with the latest advancements in Project and Change management. Your advanced communication skills enable you to navigate diverse stakeholder opinions while maintaining persistence in achieving shared goals.

What’s in it for you?  

Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values. 

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include: 

• We encourage you to be at the offices, where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation
• On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice 
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly

Do you want to learn more?

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Head of Strategy, Planning and Execution, Mette Bjerrekær mbjerrekaer@grundfos.com

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”. 

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