Senior R&D Manager

Are you passionate about building world-class engineering capabilities that power the future of domestic cold water solutions? 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 Capability Manager, Domestic Cold Water, you will be leading and developing the technical capabilities within the Domestic Cold Water (DCW) business unit, ensuring your teams have the skills, tools, and competencies to deliver innovative pump solutions that serve millions of people worldwide. 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 the DCW Engineering team, you'll create impact by building and nurturing the technical talent and capabilities that enable Grundfos to deliver reliable, energy-efficient water solutions to homes around the globe.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Define and execute the capability development strategy for the DCW engineering organization, aligning with business priorities and technology roadmaps
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Identify current and future skill gaps and implement targeted development programs to close them
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and other capability managers to ensure resource allocation and competency planning meet project demands
• Drive standardization of engineering methods, tools, and best practices across the DCW portfolio
• Partner with HR and talent acquisition to attract, retain, and grow top engineering talent

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a people-oriented engineering leader with a strong technical foundation, proven experience in capability building, and a genuine passion for developing teams that deliver results. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in engineering or product development, with at least 3 years in a people leadership or capability management role
• Demonstrated track record of building technical competencies and driving organizational development within an engineering context
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience within the pump industry, HVAC, or related water technology sectors
• Familiarity with agile or lean product development methodologies
• Experience managing geographically distributed engineering teams

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.