Global Program Development Manager

Application deadline: We are continuously reviewing Candidates.

Workplace: Hybrid Position

Job Location: Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary | Tatabánya, Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

Would you like to lead the development of differentiating product programs of great strategic importance? Join us and put your fingerprint on our green footprint for the benefit of the entire world. We are looking for highly motivated, result-oriented professionals as Global Program Development Manager!

What is the job about?

As a Global Program Development Manager within Dosing (https://product-selection.grundfos.com/products/dosing-pumps-digital?tab=products) & Disinfection (https://product-selection.grundfos.com/products/disinfection-systems?tab=products) area , your primary responsibility is to spearhead the development of our most intricate and vital product and offerings programs, along with strategically crucial projects, ensuring a secure and successful journey from inception to delivery. You'll create the best-practice project and program management at Grundfos, employing internationally recognized governance models, tools, and processes such as PRINCE2. Your role involves both coordinating functional tasks and ensuring alignment with our broader strategic goals. This critical position requires a comprehensive approach to navigate complexity and deliver impactful results in the fast-paced landscape of our business.

The position can be based in Hungary Székesfehérvár or in Hungary Tatabánya.

It would require around 25% of travelling.

Your main responsibilities:

• Executing development of large and complex programs within INDUSTRY Dosing and Disinfection

• Ensure effective project implementation, meeting Scope, Quality, Cost, Time, Benefits, and Risks tolerances for a defined Project Owner.

• Take a holistic End-to-End value chain perspective, coordinating across major functions like sales, business development, product development, quality assurance, purchase, and operations.

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from mandate to market launch to handover to maintenance.

• Deliver the financial business case for assigned projects.

• Ensure compliance with Grundfos project governance model and PRINCE2 standards, meeting mandatory gate requirements, and utilizing the GPDM toolbox.

• Excel in Stakeholder Management for functions impacted by the project.

• Mentor and coach relevant colleagues within the organization.

Your background

We imagine that you have:

• Master's or bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Business from a globally recognized institution.

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.

• PMP/PRINCE2 certified.

• Significant background in developing complex projects within product and program management.

• Experience in as many value chain areas as possible.

• Solid business understanding, including comprehensive financial understanding.

• Hands-on experience with strategic change management projects in a multinational matrix environment.

• Proficient in working in a LEAN Agile environment, handling software and hardware deliveries.

• Visionary and committed by enthusiasm and curiosity for new technologies.

• Capable of implementing multiple high-profile programs and projects to completion.

• People management experience is advantageous.

• Understanding digital transformation and hands-on experience with running digitalization projects is a key advantage.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Motivated with a proven ability to work across all organizational levels.

• Company supports relocation from other countries within Europe.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to drive global innovation and a strong sense of purpose, embodying our six core values, guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.

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.

• On the top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.

Do you want to learn more?

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Maryam Momeni Head of PD Industry Portfolio and Project Execution mmomeni@grundfos.com .

We have simplified the application process: you can apply with your LinkedIn account, and there is no need to prepare a separate CV or cover letter.

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

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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.