Projects Execution & Engineering Leader

About the role

As the Project Execution & Engineering Leader you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the entire Project Execution & Engineering organization. You will develop people, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and drive project excellence across Grundfos’s modular systems portfolio while fostering a diverse, supportive, and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor project managers, project engineers, and assistant project managers, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• 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; make 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills, business acumen, and a proven track record of building organizational capability while delivering measurable results in complex manufacturing environments.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced business degree.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Grundfos pumps and packaged pump systems.
• Preferred: Ability to read P&IDs and fabrication drawings.

Benefits

• Flexible hours, home‑working opportunities, and parental support.
• Annual bonuses and health insurance.
• Three additional paid days off for volunteering in the community.
• Access to on‑demand training, learning sessions, and structured development programs.

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. This range is one component of the total compensation package, which also includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the Brookshire, Texas office.