Are you visionary and impactful? Do you thrive on creating business value and driving progress in complex environments? Do you want to lead the Future of Water Sustainability at Grundfos?

As Water Sustainability Director you will lead and influence the strategic direction of our water sustainability agenda. This is your opportunity to push boundaries, bring structure to complexity, and drive meaningful progress across our global value chain.

The role does not entail direct people leadership but a role as ‘team lead’ for water, working closely together with the dedicated Water Sustainability Programme Manager and driving progress through indirect leadership and collaboration with multiple colleagues.  You will report to the Group Head of Sustainability.

Your Impact

You will be at the forefront of our sustainability transformation—translating ambition into action. You will lead the development and deployment of our water sustainability strategy, ensuring it delivers tangible business value and positions Grundfos as a global leader in water stewardship.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a catalyst for change and a connector of ideas, driving initiatives that span operations, innovation, and partnerships. While the role does not include direct people management, you will lead through influence, guiding a cross-functional team and collaborating with our dedicated Water Sustainability Programme Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead the strategic direction, program management, and deployment of Grundfos’ water sustainability strategy.
• Guide Group Functions to implement water sustainability priorities in the supply chain and operations.
• Advise Divisions on end-user water impact and develop KPIs and models to track this impact.
• Engage with Group Strategy to expand understanding of water risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement collective action programs with cross-sector partners.
• Oversee governance, performance management, and reporting efforts on water sustainability.
• Contribute to thought leadership, policy influencing and advocacy strategies, and represent Grundfos at key sustainability events.

What You Bring

You are a visionary with a strong track record in sustainability, ESG, or water stewardship. You bring clarity to complexity, and your ability to influence and align stakeholders across a matrix organization sets you apart.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Minimum 10 years of experience working within water sustainability, ESG strategy, or related fields.
• Understands how to translate sustainability into business impact.
• Brings a structured approach to program management and stakeholder engagement.
• Is a self-starter who sees opportunities, builds coalitions, and drives execution.
• Communicates with clarity and purpose, inspiring action across all levels.

Preferred location of the role is Denmark with regular on-site work at the Grundfos HQ in Bjerringbro – with the opportunity to work in a hybrid role from Copenhagen or elsewhere. Other European geographies can be considered. 

Why Join Us?

At Grundfos, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven company where sustainability is at the core of everything we do. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core values, guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. You will get the support to grow your career in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

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

• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
• 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.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants, and programs.

Do You Want to Learn More?
If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Senior Director, Head of Group Sustainability, Louise Koch at lkoch@grundfos.com.

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

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We look forward to hearing from you.