Global Portfolio Manager, Wastewater Technologies

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Alfa Laval seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager based in Houston, TX, to lead municipal and industrial wastewater separation technologies. You will shape portfolio direction, align with market needs, and coordinate across Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Commercial teams.

You bring 5+ years in portfolio or product management, a technical background, and strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Portfolio/Product Management, Commercial Strategy or related roles.
• Experience managing B2B industrial product/service portfolios.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including profitability improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute portfolio strategies for municipal and industrial wastewater separation technologies.
• Assess market trends, customer needs, industry developments, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
• Own portfolio prioritization and lifecycle decisions, including investment, enhancement, optimization, and retirement recommendations.
• Create and maintain portfolio roadmaps spanning 3 to 5+ years.
• Translate customer and market insights into actionable portfolio strategies and business initiatives.
• Support value-based pricing initiatives, profitability improvement efforts, and commercial growth objectives.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend actions to strengthen market position and customer value.
• Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Product Management teams to identify new market opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
• Support product launches, commercialization efforts, and ongoing portfolio lifecycle management.
• Influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives without direct authority.
• Support global portfolio initiatives and collaborate with international teams.

Skills

Portfolio management

Product management

Commercial strategy

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Alfa Laval seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager based in Houston, TX, to lead municipal and industrial wastewater separation technologies. You will shape portfolio direction, align with market needs, and coordinate across Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Commercial teams.

You bring 5+ years in portfolio or product management, a technical background, and strong analytical and stakeholder skills.