Head of Application Solutions, Wastewater Collections

GRUNDFOS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Parental support

On-demand training

Job summary

GRUNDFOS in the United States is seeking a Head of Application Solutions, Wastewater Collections, to lead the application strategy from market analysis and portfolio optimization to business development and cross-functional alignment. You will drive multi-year plans, coordinate agile processes, and empower sales with tools and insights while pursuing profitability and sustainable water infrastructure.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred with 5-7 years in application management or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5-7 years in application management, business development, or product management.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and managing stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate multi-year strategies for Wastewater Collections (2,5,10-year horizons).
• Initiate and drive customer-centric development projects from concept to market launch.
• Analyze profit pools, market trends, and customer segments to generate insights.
• Define and manage product portfolio, lifecycle, pricing, and margins.
• Identify new growth opportunities and pilot innovative ideas from concept to market.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

P&L ownership

English fluency

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of wastewater collection systems and driving profitable growth through strategic application leadership? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Head of Application Solutions, Wastewater Collections, you will be leading the Wastewater Collections application strategy from market analysis and portfolio optimization to business development and cross-functional stakeholder alignment while ensuring Grundfos delivers the right solutions to municipalities and utilities worldwide. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Application Solutions - MUNI team, you'll create impact by Driving strategic choices for the Wastewater Collections application through 2027 and beyond, directly influencing market share, profitability, and sustainable water infrastructure globally.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop and coordinate multi-year application strategies (2, 5, and 10-year horizons) aligned with business unit and product strategies for Wastewater Collections
• Ability to initiate and drive new customer-centric development projects from concept to market launch, ensuring deliveries throughout the complete project.
• Analyze profit pools, market trends, competitive landscape, and customer segments to generate actionable application and customer insights
• Define and manage the Wastewater Collections product portfolio, including lifecycle management, cost optimization, pricing, and margin monitoring
• Identify new growth opportunities across markets, customer segments, and business models — piloting innovative ideas from concept to market launch
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) and deliver sprint commitments that meet defined requirements
• Coordinate with cross-divisional stakeholders, enable the sales force with tools and insights, and ensure sustainability targets influence key decisions

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience with minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience in application management, business development, or product management
• Proven industry experience in a large manufacturing or infrastructure environment, with expertise in global or regional business development and technical solutions
• Experience presentingto executive level management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to influence at executive level and across organizational boundaries
• Fluent in English (verbal and written) with strong analytical skills including P&L ownership, KPI monitoring, and financial planning

It is a plus if you also:

• Proven expertise and high-level knowledge of wastewater submersible products and wastewater collection applications
• Experience driving and specifying digital solutions within an application or product management context
• Familiarity with agile ways of working and cross-functional team collaboration in a matrix organization

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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The salary range for this position is $122,000.00 - $198,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

May consider candidates who reside in Mexico or Europe and meet all qualifications listed above. If candidate resides outside USA compensation and benefits will be based on residential location/country.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.