Senior Application Specialist

GRUNDFOS; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 88,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Senior Application Solution Specialist, Water Utility, to drive multi-year application strategies and deliver customer-focused solutions worldwide. You will lead products from concept to market, engage with customers, and collaborate with global stakeholders to meet sustainability and performance targets.

Strong technical depth in municipal water systems, plus experience in scalable manufacturing environments, is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in wastewater or water utility applications.
• Fluent in English; experience presenting to executives is a plus.
• Experience driving products from concept to market in manufacturing/global settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year application strategies driving growth and sustainability.
• Drive products from concept to market launch, including pricing and sales enablement.
• Analyze market trends and competition to identify new growth opportunities and pilots.
• Define and manage the product lifecycle, including health monitoring and P&L reporting.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and coordinate with global stakeholders.

Skills

Wastewater knowledge

Customer engagement

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Are you a technical expert in Municipal Wastewater Collections looking to shape the future of Water Utility solutions in a high-impact division? 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 Senior Application Solution Specialist, Water Utility, you will be serving as a technical expert and trusted partner within our application team, driving products from concept to market launch while engaging directly with customers to understand their needs and delivering first-class solutions across a global stakeholder landscape. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture which celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position can operate remotely in US, Europe, Mexico, or South America. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in one of the mentioned areas without support now or in the future.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Water Utilities Application team, you'll create impact by Developing and executing multi-year application strategies that drive growth, sustainability, and operational excellence in municipal water and wastewater systems worldwide.

• Visit customers to understand needs and behaviors translating insights into application strategies and product roadmaps.
• Drive products from concept to market launch, including pricing, sales enablement, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze market trends, competition, and purchasing decisions to identify new growth opportunities and pilot innovative ideas.
• Define and manage the product lifecycle, including health monitoring, end-of-life planning, and P&L reporting.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainability targets.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Above all, you are a technically deep, commercially savvy professional with hands-on experience in wastewater or water utility applications, strong influencing skills, and a proven track record of bringing products from concept to market in global manufacturing environments. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with Master's degree or equivalent (preferred) with relevant working experience in water utility, wastewater, or related industries in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience driving products from concept to market launch in global or regional settings.
• Deep technical product knowledge in municipal wastewater collections systems.
• Fluent in English with experience presenting to executive-level management.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience in large manufacturing environments with P&L ownership or contribution.
• Familiarity and understanding of digital solutions and how these solutions solve customer pain points.
• Experience initiating and managing customer-centric development projects with cross-functional teams.

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 $88,000.00 - $138,000.00. 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. If candidate resides outside USA compensation and benefits will be based on residential location/country.

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.