Portfolio Manager

Alfa Laval; 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 in Houston, TX is seeking a senior Portfolio Manager to drive assigned separation technologies for municipal and industrial wastewater markets. You will define portfolio direction based on customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements, translating this into clear priorities and roadmaps.

This hybrid role requires a technical background and 5+ years in portfolio or product management, with strong stakeholder management and experience across functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in portfolio or product management or related roles.
• Experience with B2B industrial products or services.
• Experience in municipal/industrial wastewater or separation technologies preferred.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and leading initiatives without direct authority.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, and roadmap development.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within global organizations or cross‑regional environments is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute portfolio strategies for municipal and industrial wastewater technologies.
• Assess market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Own portfolio prioritization and lifecycle decisions.
• Create and maintain 3–5+ year roadmaps.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies for product teams.
• Support pricing, profitability, and commercial growth initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing.
• Drive portfolio lifecycle management and product launches.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Collaborate with global teams on portfolio initiatives.
• 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

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Marketing

Job description

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 drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for driving assigned separation technologies for both Service and Capital Sales in the municipal and industrial wastewater market. You will define portfolio direction based on customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements, and translate this into clear portfolio priorities and roadmap recommendations to ensure a competitive and market-relevant offering. In addition, you will ensure that the portfolio is ready for the market and supported internally across the relevant functions needed for successful implementation and lifecycle management. This is a growing portfolio with strong international potential, and the role offers the opportunity to work across markets, support business expansion, and travel internationally.

We are looking for a senior profile with a technical background and solid experience in portfolio management, product management, or related business roles. Your combination of business and technical understanding enables you to translate market needs into clear, actionable input for product teams. You are proactive, hands-on, and bring a strong sense of ownership. You are comfortable working in an environment where structures and ways of working are still evolving, and you are able to identify issues, drive clarity, and make things happen. You know how to build credibility, influence stakeholders, and lead cross‑functional topics even without formal authority. Experience in industrial and municipal wastewater applications, as well as with mechanical separation technologies, would be considered a strong advantage.

This hybrid position is based in Houston, TX.

As a part of the team, you will:

• 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.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you know:

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field, and:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Portfolio Management, Product Management, Commercial Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, or related disciplines.

• Experience managing or supporting B2B industrial product and/or service portfolios.

• Experience in municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, separation technologies, process equipment, or related industrial markets is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate market and customer insights into strategic business decisions.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including portfolio performance evaluation, growth planning, and profitability improvement.

• Experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and leading initiatives without direct authority.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, and roadmap development.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within global organizations or cross‑regional environments is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

What's in it for you?

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically $120,000 - $140,000.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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