GRUNDFOS · 10 hours ago
Lead Application Solution Manager, WU
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $159K/yrGrundfos is a Great Place to Work® certified company seeking an experienced Lead Application Solution Manager to join their Water Utility Solutions & Marketing team. This role is responsible for driving the global success of Water Distribution Application products and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with customer needs.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in all the agile sprint ceremonies
Complete the deliverables planned for the sprint, ensuring each deliverable meets the defined requirements
Understand and describe the application's value chain, stakeholders, and Grundfos' current and future roles
Visit customers and sales channels to understand their needs, pain points, behaviors, and purchasing criteria across Water Distribution applications
Analyze profit pools, trends, competitive landscape & customer types with a focus on Water Distribution
Define and manage products owned by the Water Distribution application, including end-of-life management and health monitoring for clean water Grundfos products
Create and coordinate detailed application strategies (2-year, 5-year, 10-year) with WU and product strategies
Identify new growth opportunities for existing products in new markets, customers, segments, and business models and pilot new business ideas within Water Distribution applications
Coordinate activities with stakeholders, create internal communication materials, and collaborate across Grundfos
Work with the Application team, focusing on a shared goal on achieving the Water Distribution strategic choices 2027 and ensuring alignment with business needs
Cost Optimization & expense management: Monitor and analyze product costs and margins, prioritize cost optimization opportunities, and ensure implementation
Profitable Growth: Set optimal prices, enable sales force, develop sales tools, and monitor product performance
Performance Reporting & financial planning: Create application P&L, monitor KPIs, and contribute to financial planning and product reviews
Risk Management & regulatory: Identify and manage application-related risks, collaborate on regulatory topics, and implement corrective actions
Sustainability: Ensure sustainability targets influence decision-making, track metrics, and ensure compliance with regulations
Supply chain: Set target lead times, oversee inventory management, and coordinate with operations to optimize manufacturing capacity
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or comparable professional experience
Expertise and high level of knowledge around End suction pumps, split case pumps, Multistage pumps and boosters systems
A high-level knowledge of Water Distribution products and applications is an advantage
Identify, drive and deploy new products or solutions within water distribution application
Industry experience within a business environment; experience working in a large manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience managing defined processes within Global or Regional technical development, business development and/or services
Excellent stakeholder management with strong ability to influence others
Experience driving and specifying of digital solutions, knowledge and expertise with Grundfos Connect demand distribution is an advantage
The ability to initiate and specify new customer centric development projects and ensure market deliveries throughout the complete project
Good communication skills in English (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal)
Good people skills and able to work with people at all levels
A strong aptitude for learning and applying new systems and programs
The ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally (30-40 days travel per year)
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Experience working in a large manufacturing environment is preferred
Benefits
Flexible working hours
5 paid holidays
Paid time off for volunteering
Up to 20 paid vacation days
Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)-match program
Annual bonuses
Parental support
Internal well-being consultants and programs
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
Company
GRUNDFOS
We’re a global leader in water solutions.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tommy Due Høy
CEO, Peerless Pump
Steve Davis
Group Senior VIce President & CTO | Water Utilities
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