Projects Execution & Engineering Leader

About the role

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and driving complex project portfolios to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers? 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 Project Execution & Engineering Leader, you will be providing strategic and operational leadership for the entire Project Execution & Engineering organization by developing people, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and driving project excellence across our modular systems portfolio. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor project managers, project engineers, and assistant project managers — establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization
• Provide senior-level oversight of the project portfolio, identifying risks, driving escalation resolution, and ensuring projects meet financial, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Align Project Execution & Engineering priorities with business strategy by partnering with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to anticipate execution requirements and support growth
• Establish governance standards, scalable processes, and best practices that improve cycle time, predictability, and the overall customer experience across business units
• Evaluate organizational capacity, pipeline, and resource needs — making strategic recommendations on staffing, structure, and succession planning to build long-term capability
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex customer issues, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional decisions requiring experienced judgment

Skills

Above all, you are a seasoned engineering and project execution leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of building organizational capability while delivering measurable results in complex manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience)
• 15+ years of sales/engineering experience, preferably with pump and/or modular solutions manufacturers
• 7+ years of people leadership experience managing project engineers and project managers in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments
• Hands-on SAP experience for project tracking, BOM management, and order fulfillment

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree (plus)
• Knowledge of Grundfos pumps and packaged pump systems (plus)
• Ability to read P&IDs and fabrication drawings (plus)

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $122,000.00 - $198,000.00. 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