Project Manager - New Product Development (NPD)

Alfa Laval AB; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 600,633 - 819,045; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Corporate AB is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development in Lund, Sweden. You will oversee international projects, ensuring they meet specifications, timelines, and budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, expertise in project management methodologies, and be fluent in English. Enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions will impact Alfa Laval's future success.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., TollGate, Agile, …).
• Strong risk management capability.
• 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).
• Define project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Cost estimation and financial analysis

Risk management

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Alfa Laval Project Manager – New Product Development

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.

You will report to the Head of Research and Development, and you will be based at our HQ in Lund.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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. Playing the games is mandatory.

Background and Drug Testing

We conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Elena Rocchi, Technology Office Manager, [e-mail]

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail]

Application deadline: no later than 31 st of Maj 2026. Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.