Manufacturing
Global Program Development Manager
Job Description

Are you a seasoned program leader who thrives on steering complex product development from concept to market launch in a global, matrixed environment? 

 

Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

 

As our new Global Program Development Manager you will be leading end-to-end product development programs within our Idea to Market framework - driving governance, stakeholder alignment, and on-time, on-scope, on-quality delivery of business-critical offerings across the full value chain. 

 

You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

 

What you will be doing
As a part of Product Development’s Delivery Team within Water Utility Division, you'll create impact by Driving the successful delivery of Grundfos's most complex and strategically critical product programs, directly shaping the innovations that reach our customers worldwide..

 

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Lead complex product development programs end-to-end from mandate through market launch and handover, ensuring delivery on scope, quality, cost, time, benefits, and risks
  • Secure governance and compliance with the Decision Point Model, preparing evidence packages for gate approvals and documenting GO/NO GO decisions
  • Engage and align senior stakeholders including Project Decision Boards, Division Leadership Teams, and cross-functional partners across Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Quality, Finance, Solutions&Marketing
  • Drive project planning, resource allocation, and dependency management across teams through DP-Model tracks (Incremental, Differentiated, Digital)
  • Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues, while championing continuous improvement and challenging the status quo to deliver faster, simpler ways of working
  • Partner closely with the Technical Project Owner (TPO) to jointly steer technical alignment, manage external communication, and ensure requirements are met from definition through delivery

 

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a decisive, self-driven program leader with deep experience in complex product development, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate confidently across all organizational levels in a multinational matrix environment.


We would also imagine that you have:  

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business from a recognized institution
  • 8-10+ years of experience leading complex product/program development in a multinational matrix organization
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification with hands-on governance experience
  • Proven experience working in Lean-Agile environments with both hardware and software deliveries
  • Strong and efficient business communication in English

 

It is a plus if you also:

  • Experience as a people manager and mentor within project or program organizations
  • Hands-on experience leading digital transformation or digitalization projects
  • Familiarity with processes across multiple domains

 

Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

  • A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We 
therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

 

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
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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