Global Portfolio Manager - Hydraulics & Growth

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss seeks a Portfolio Manager to own global product strategy, drive new product development, and align regional market needs with worldwide portfolio execution. You will guide cross‑functional teams and shape pricing, product mix, and lifecycle decisions in a dynamic, global setting.

You will collaborate with regional sales and BD teams, traveling up to 20% to ensure successful product launches and market adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, marketing or sales.
• Strategic and customer‑focused mindset; ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Own global product strategy for assigned product lines, create roadmaps and business cases.
• Champion new product development from customer insights to cross‑functional launches.
• Ensure region needs inform global portfolio strategy as the voice of the region.
• Manage product lifecycle decisions, pricing, mix, and end-of-life to maximize profitability.
• Partner with local sales and BD teams on regional launches, promotions and training.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Customer focus

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering

Job description

Danfoss seeks a Portfolio Manager to own global product strategy, drive new product development, and align regional market needs with worldwide portfolio execution. You will guide cross‑functional teams and shape pricing, product mix, and lifecycle decisions in a dynamic, global setting.

You will collaborate with regional sales and BD teams, traveling up to 20% to ensure successful product launches and market adoption.