Are you a people-oriented R&D leader ready to shape the future of domestic cold-water products while driving an innovative and performance-oriented culture? 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 R&D Director, Head of Product Development, Domestic Cold Water (DCW), you will be heading a team of approximately 50 engineers, developers, and agile practitioners, setting the strategic and technical direction for our domestic cold water product portfolio while championing agile ways of working across the organization. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering innovation, growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of our Domestic Building Service Product Development organization, you'll create impact by leading a high-performing engineering team to deliver best-in-class cold water products that bring clean, reliable water solutions to homes worldwide.

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.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Set strategic direction and provide technical accountability for the domestic cold water product portfolio, ensuring competitiveness and profitability
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~50 engineers, developers, technicians, technical product owners, and scrum masters
• Drive a high-performing cultural transformation within your team and collaborate with fellow product development heads to scale agile practices across the organization
• Manage budgets for all cold-water product development activities, balancing risk and reward in a dynamic environment
• Collaborating with Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders to deploy strategies within the value stream
• Shape the broader organization as an active member of the Product Development Leadership team and the Divisional Extended Leadership team

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a seasoned R&D leader with a talent for developing people, a strong grasp of agile product development, and the sound judgement to navigate organizational change while keeping technical excellence at the forefront. We would also imagine that you have:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of engineers in cross-functional multi-cultural product development environments
• Hands-on experience with agile development methodologies and change management
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

It is a plus if you also possess:

• Experience working in an international, matrixed organization
• Budget management experience for product development activities
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of working effectively across multiple leadership teams

You'll also be available for travelling up to 40 days per year.

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!

Please note: Due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process will have a slightly adjusted timeline. We will begin reviewing applications and reaching out to shortlisted candidates in August. Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

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