New Product Development Project Manager (F-M)

Alfa Laval; Kolding; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Kolding invites a proactive New Product Development Project Manager to lead strategic product development within Hygienic Fluid Handling. You will collaborate with engineering, product management, operations, sourcing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure delivery of innovative solutions that strengthen our portfolio and growth.

We seek candidates with proven NPD/R&D project experience in industrial settings, strong governance skills, and engineering or related STEM background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex product development or R&D projects in an industrial environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project execution skills.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Scrum, Lean, Agile) is an advantage.
• Technical background, preferably with engineering experience.
• Experience working in large organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant STEM field.
• English language skills at a business level, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring structured execution and clear ownership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, product management, operations, quality, sourcing, and commercial teams to deliver innovative products to market.
• Drive project planning, execution, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.
• Coordinate decision-making processes and facilitate steering committee meetings.
• Prepare and maintain key project documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management in a complex, international matrix organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, methods, and governance.
• Take responsibility for project outcomes and resource management within agreed frameworks and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Engineering background

English business level

Education

Degree in Engineering/Business/Relevant STEM

Tools

Prince2

PMP

Scrum

Lean

Agile

Job description

About Us

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.

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

Are you ready to drive innovation and bring new products to market? As our New Product Development Project Manager at Alfa Laval in Kolding, you will play a key role in leading strategic product development projects within our Hygienic Fluid Handling business.

You will collaborate across engineering, product management, operations, sourcing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery of innovative solutions. Your work will have a direct impact on our product portfolio, customers, and business growth.

• Lead large, complex New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring structured execution and clear ownership throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, product management, operations, quality, sourcing, and commercial teams to deliver innovative products to market
• Drive project planning, execution, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and risks to ensure successful project delivery
• Act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective communication
• Coordinate decision-making processes and facilitate steering committee meetings
• Prepare and maintain key project documentation and reporting
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management in a complex, international matrix organization
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, methods, and governance
• Take responsibility for project outcomes and resource management within agreed frameworks and budgets

What You Know

We’re looking for candidates who bring strong project management capabilities, technical understanding, and a passion for product development:

• Proven experience managing complex product development or R&D projects in an industrial environment
• Strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project execution skills
• Project Management Certification (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Scrum, Lean, Agile) is an advantage
• Technical background, preferably with engineering experience
• Experience working in large organizations and cross-functional teams
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant STEM field
• English language skills at a business level, both written and verbal

Who You Are

You are a collaborative team player who thrives in large organizations and complex environments. You value diversity and inclusion, and you’re adept at working across business units and functions. Proactive and structured, you’re driven by finding optimal solutions and delivering results. Your communication skills and big-picture mindset help you manage diverse stakeholders and keep projects on track. You embrace challenges, adapt to change, and are motivated by personal and professional growth.

For more information, please contact

Christina Solevad, NPD Project Office Manager, [phone], Hélène Malbec, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail]

Application

August 31st, 2026

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Kolding, Denmark or have an established presence in the area.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.