Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.​

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

We are looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Portfolio Manager to lead the development and growth of our Diaphragm Valve business on a global scale. In this role, you will combine market creation, portfolio ownership, and cross-functional execution. You will work closely with sales organizations, key customers, and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, shape market positioning, and drive initiatives that strengthen our competitive footprint. You will play a central role in building momentum in a focused product category, defining where we compete, how we win, and how we translate opportunities into tangible business results.

Key responsibilities:

Driving business growth and market development

• Identify and prioritize target markets, segments, and strategic accounts

• Develop and drive market entry and expansion strategies across regions

• Engage with Sales Companies, partners, and key customers to build pipeline and momentum

Shape market positioning and strategic direction

• Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape

• Engage early with end-users, EPCs, and key influencers to understand specification drivers

• Translate insights into clear priorities, positioning, and growth initiatives

Lead portfolio execution and cross-functional alignment

• Coordinate with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and regional teams

• Drive progress on key initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across functions

• Contribute to portfolio development based on customer value and business potential

Own launches and commercial activation

• Lead or support product launches, ensuring strong positioning and effective activation

• Develop sales enablement tools that support value-based customer dialogue

• Strengthen commercial messaging by translating technical features into clear customer benefits

Engage senior stakeholders

• Prepare and present updates on progress, risks, and opportunities

• Act as a key contributor to the strategic direction of the Diaphragm Valve business

What you know

• Experience from an international B2B environment working with technical products or engineered solutions

• Background in areas such as business development, strategic sales, portfolio or program management

• Proven ability to drive growth and build business in a focused domain

• Strong commercial mindset combined with solid technical understanding

• Ability to translate market insights into clear actions and priorities

Who you are

• You are motivated by building and shaping businesses in a dynamic and competitive market

• You take ownership and drive initiative forward with persistence and structure

• You are comfortable influencing stakeholders across functions and regions without formal authority

• You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-focused approach

• You communicate confidently with both technical experts and senior decision-makers

At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is at our Kolding office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 40 – 60 days per year.

What’s in it for you

You will join a global organization with strong technical expertise and a collaborative culture, where you can have meaningful influence on future offerings, regional positioning, and how we prioritize strategic opportunities in the market. You will work in an international, open, and supportive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday work.

This is a role where you can both contribute and shape important solutions, while having the space to think creatively and make an impact. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making and encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply.

For more information, please contact

Jakob Bangsbo Boisen, Global Portfolio Management – Tubes & Fittings, Pumps & Valves, +45 79 322 693 / jakob.boisen@alfalaval.com

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on claus.wiinholt@alfalaval.com

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 17 of May 2026

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.  Playing games is mandatory.   

We are conducting a continuous review of the applications received. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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