Valmet · 1 day ago
Head of Product Line, Flow Control
Shrewsbury, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expValmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies and services for various process industries. They are seeking a Head of Product Line for their Flow Control Business Area, responsible for global product line ownership, customer value creation, and leading a distributed product management team.
Industrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Definition of value-based pricing principles, portfolio economics, and investment priorities
Driving portfolio rationalization, complexity management, and lifecycle decisions from introduction to phase-out
As the VCA product ownership is in the VCA business line, your role is to ensure that the governance of the portfolio development is in-line with the valves way of working
Defining and owning industry- and segment-specific value propositions
Translating customer needs, pain points, and application requirements into scalable product and solution strategies
Acting as a senior interface towards key customers and strategic industry stakeholders
Ownership of the global product line roadmap and portfolio governance
Ensuring disciplined end‑to‑end lifecycle management with clear business-based decision criteria
Steering modularity, standardization, and alignment with Flow Control technology platforms
Leading and developing a global team of product owners
Establishing common ways of working, governance models, and KPIs
Building strong collaboration across Sales, R&D, Operations, and Service organizations
Setting business priorities and value targets for technology and R&D investments
Sponsoring key innovation and platform initiatives
Challenging solutions from customer value, cost, scalability, and time-to-market perspectives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or Business
At least 15 years of experience in industrial B2B businesses, preferably in flow control, automation, or process equipment
Proven track record in product line leadership, P&L ownership, or general management
Strong customer-facing experience and understanding of process industries
Experience in leading global teams in matrix organizations
Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication skills in English and ability to influence without direct authority
Willingness to travel internationally
Company
Valmet
Valmet is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt
2025-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $440.08M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $503.64M
Leadership Team
Thomas Hinnerskov
President and CEO
Jon Jested-Rask
Executive Vice President - Tissue
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