Portfolio Manager - Hydrostatics

Danfoss; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Portfolio Manager - Hydrostatics will shape global product strategy, drive market execution, and align regional needs with the overall portfolio. You will own product roadmaps, pricing decisions, and lifecycle management across key lines.

The role requires a business/engineering background with 5+ years in product development, marketing or sales, plus the ability to travel up to 20%. This is a high-impact, global position based in the Ames/Minneapolis area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering.
• 5+ years executing product development, marketing or sales.
• Strategic, customer-focused mindset with cross-functional leadership.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Own global product strategy and roadmap for assigned lines.
• Lead new product development from customer insights to launch.
• Align regional needs with global portfolio strategy.
• Manage product lifecycle, pricing, and lifecycle decisions.
• Drive regional initiatives and training for market success.

Skills

Product strategy

New product development

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing or Engineering

Job description

Job Location: Ames, IA, US, Minneapolis, MN, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Sales

Work Location Type: On-site

Annual Salary Range: USD 96,000-150,000

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Portfolio Manager - Hydrostatics

Req ID: 50233 Job Location: Ames, IA, US, Minneapolis, MN, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Sales Work Location Type: On-site Annual Salary Range: USD 96,000-150,000 Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Portfolio Manager at Danfoss, you will be the driving force behind the success of our key product lines. You will have the unique opportunity to shape global product strategy while ensuring flawless execution in the market, making a tangible impact on our business and customers.

You will be the critical link between our global product strategy and our regional market success. Your work will ensure our innovative products are perfectly aligned with customer needs, maximizing their impact and driving our growth.

At Danfoss, you’re not just managing products; you are building the solutions that power a more sustainable and efficient future. This is your chance to own, innovate, and lead in a dynamic, global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will own the global product strategy for your assigned product lines, creating the roadmap and business cases that drive innovation and long-term growth.
• You will champion new product development, from gathering customer insights and defining requirements to leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch new solutions.
• You will act as the crucial ‘voice of the region,’ ensuring local market needs and competitive insights directly inform our global portfolio strategy.
• You will manage the entire product lifecycle, making strategic decisions on pricing, product mix, and end-of-life to maximize profitability and market success.
• You will partner with local sales and business development teams to drive regional initiatives, including new product launches, promotions, and training to ensure our success in the market.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering, combined with 5+ years of experience in product development, marketing or sales.
• A strategic and customer-focused mindset, with proven experience leading global or cross-functional teams and communicating complex ideas effectively.
• Strong technical acumen with a solid understanding of hydraulic, electric/electronic, or mechanical systems and their applications is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

If you are ready to take on a high-impact role where you can shape the future of our products and drive our business forward, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Get from Us

The range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000.The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.