Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD)

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development (NPD) to lead international NPD projects within the Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded heat exchangers (BU BFB). You will report to steering committees and line managers, with colleagues globally, including in Lund, Sweden.

The role requires strong project management expertise, cost control, risk management, and excellent English communication to drive on-time, on-spec, on-budget delivery across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., TollGate, Agile).
• Experience with cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced user of MS Project.
• Strong risk management capability.
• Experience with Cost-benefit Analysis (CBA).
• Solid understanding of product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive New Product Development (NPD) process on time, on specification and on budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, production, quality, procurement).
• Define project objectives, timelines, budgets, resource requirements for NPD initiative.
• Monitor project process, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulation and quality standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Make decisions and manage allocated resources within given framework and budget.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Cost estimation

Financial analysis

MS Project

Risk management

Cost-benefit analysis

Product development

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Alfa Laval is looking for Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD) 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 drive our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded heat exchangers BU BFB, we are looking for a Project Manager responsible for New Product Development projects. You will ensure professional management of international projects across the entire Business Unit, reporting to Steering Committees, stakeholders, and line managers as appropriate. Your colleagues are located globally, with a good part of them located in Lund, Sweden.

Key responsibilities

• Drive New Product Development (NPD) Process on time, on specification and on budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, production, quality, procurement).
• Define project objectives, timelines, budgets, resource requirements for NPD initiative.
• Monitor project process, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulation and quality standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Make decisions and manage the allocated resources, within given framework and budget.

What you know

• Bachelor´s or master’s degree in engineering
• In depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g, TollGate, Agile,..)
• Expertise in cost estimation and financial analysis
• Advanced user of MS Project
• Strong risk management capability
• Experience with Cost-benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Solid understanding of product development processes
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Who you are

• Effective and agile communication with project teams, steering committees, and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to navigate and operate within complex international organizations

What’s in it for you

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.

Assessment practicalities

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 the games is mandatory.

Background Checks

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

Alcohol and drug testing

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre-employment process.