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About The Job

In this role, as Portfolio Manager you will lead the sensing and control aspects of Alfa Laval’s global Valve & Automation business within the Hygienic Fluid Handling business unit. Your responsibilities will focus on:

• Evaluate and analyze the competitiveness of relevant product portfolios, focusing on customer and industry needs while benchmarking against competitors.
• Collaborate with our industry and channel management to define and support initiatives for effective business development of the product portfolio.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities within the automation portfolio, including supply chain optimization, technological advancements, new product development, product discontinuations, and commercial initiatives.
• Translate market and customer demands into actionable product strategies, developing business cases and commercial specifications accordingly.
• Develop and implement launch strategies, collaborating with the Central Marketing team to execute global product launches effectively.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for selected countries, overseeing the entire Alfa Laval Valves and Automation portfolio.
• Deliver external product training sessions for customers to enhance their understanding and utilization of the products.
• Contribute as a key member of the established global product and portfolio team, actively involved in shaping the roadmap, prioritizing initiatives, and managing projects within the Alfa Laval Valves and Automation portfolio.

The position will be based in Kolding, Denmark. You should expect travel activity up to approximately 40-50 days a year.
Who you are
You are a results-driven professional with a passion for product and portfolio management. Your strategic thinking and market analysis skills help you identify growth opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. You excel at building strong, international relationships and translating customer needs into actionable strategies.
A detail-oriented and proactive team player, you manage complex projects effectively and communicate well across functions. Your customer-centric approach ensures optimized product portfolios that meet industry demands and exceed expectations.
What you know
You have a background in electrical and/or automation engineering, complemented by commercial experience in the hygienic or pharmaceutical process industry. Ideally, you have worked in a similar role involving valves and valve control, with experience in commissioning, sales, or troubleshooting. You possess strong presentation skills, able to effectively convey technical information to a commercial audience. Additionally, familiarity with PLC programming, connectivity, and cloud-based solutions is highly desirable.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. Proficiency in Spanish is an added advantage.
What’s in it for you
We offer an inspiring and challenging position in an open, friendly, and international environment. A team where we work together in an agile and entrepreneurial way to develop business and create value for our colleagues and customers.
For more information, please contact:
Manager Product Management, Morten Vilholm at +45 2895 4339 or morten.vilholm@alfalaval.com
Please submit your application by July 31st, 2024. Kindly note that, due to the summer holidays, there may be delays in our response to candidates.
We do not accept applications via email due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any applications submitted in this manner will be disregarded without notice.
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate’s fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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• Evaluate and analyze the competitiveness of relevant product portfolios, focusing on customer and industry needs while benchmarking against competitors.
• Collaborate with our industry and channel management to define and support initiatives for effective business development of the product portfolio.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities within the automation portfolio, including supply chain optimization, technological advancements, new product development, product discontinuations, and commercial initiatives.
• Translate market and customer demands into actionable product strategies, developing business cases and commercial specifications accordingly.
• Develop and implement launch strategies, collaborating with the Central Marketing team to execute global product launches effectively.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for selected countries, overseeing the entire Alfa Laval Valves and Automation portfolio.
• Deliver external product training sessions for customers to enhance their understanding and utilization of the products.
• Contribute as a key member of the established global product and portfolio team, actively involved in shaping the roadmap, prioritizing initiatives, and managing projects within the Alfa Laval Valves and Automation portfolio