Head of Application Solutions, Water Distribution (Rochester)

Head of Application Solutions, Water Distribution

Are you passionate about shaping the future of water distribution through strategic product and application leadership on a global scale? 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 Head of Application Solution Manager – Water Utility, you will be driving the global end-to-end success of the Water Distribution Application by combining deep technical expertise with sharp business acumen – owning strategy, portfolio optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver solutions that meet evolving customer and market needs. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Water Utility Application team, you'll create impact by leading strategic application initiatives that directly shape Grundfos' competitive position and profitable growth in the global water distribution market.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Own and execute the Water Distribution application strategy (2-year, 5-year, 10-year) aligned with WU strategic choices 2027, coordinating across product, sales, and divisional teams
• As the team lead, challenge team members and cross‑functional partners constructively to accelerate profitable growth, demonstrating agility and responsiveness in a dynamic business environment.
• Lead application insights and market analysis — mapping value chains, profit pools, competitive landscape, and customer needs across Water Distribution segments
• Drive product and offering portfolio optimization including lifecycle management, end-of-life decisions, and health monitoring for the Water Distribution application
• Identify and pilot new business development opportunities across markets, customer segments, and business models to fuel growth
• Collaborate with functional teams on pricing, cost optimization, P&L ownership, supply chain targets, and performance reporting to ensure profitable growth
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews — delivering high-quality sprint outcomes and continuous improvement

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic and commercially minded leader with broad subject matter expertise in water utility applications, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable business strategies. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science
• 10+ years of experience in application management, product management, or commercial strategy roles within the water/pump industry or related industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of water distribution systems, market dynamics, and customer value chains
• Experience with water distribution applications; end to end understanding of the water distribution products, competitors and in‑touch with customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic decisions with measurable business impact
• Ability to guide and mentor team members to drive quality results
• Experience working in agile or sprint-based frameworks with comfort in iterative planning and delivery
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Must reside in USA, remote role

It is a plus if you also

• Experience with P&L ownership and financial planning at an application or product portfolio level
• Background in sustainability-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance in water utilities
• Familiarity with global supply chain coordination and cost optimization in a manufacturing environment

Why you will love working here

• 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 programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $122,100.00 - $198,345.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact View email address on apply.placed-app.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

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Job details

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Dallas, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | Miami, Florida, United States | New York City, New York, United States | Orlando, Florida, United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | San Fransico, California, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular