About us
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
Are you ready to drive innovation and bring new products to market? As our New Product Development Project Manager at Alfa Laval in Kolding, you will play a key role in leading strategic product development projects within our Hygienic Fluid Handling business.
You will collaborate across engineering, product management, operations, sourcing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery of innovative solutions. Your work will have a direct impact on our product portfolio, customers, and business growth.
Lead large, complex New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring structured execution and clear ownership throughout the project lifecycle
Facilitate collaboration across engineering, product management, operations, quality, sourcing, and commercial teams to deliver innovative products to market
Drive project planning, execution, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and risks to ensure successful project delivery
Act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective communication
Coordinate decision-making processes and facilitate steering committee meetings
Prepare and maintain key project documentation and reporting
Demonstrate strong stakeholder management in a complex, international matrix organization
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, methods, and governance
Take responsibility for project outcomes and resource management within agreed frameworks and budgets
What You Know
We’re looking for candidates who bring strong project management capabilities, technical understanding, and a passion for product development:
Proven experience managing complex product development or R&D projects in an industrial environment
Strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project execution skills
Project Management Certification (e.g., Prince2, PMP, Scrum, Lean, Agile) is an advantage
Technical background, preferably with engineering experience
Experience working in large organizations and cross-functional teams
Degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant STEM field
English language skills at a business level, both written and verbal
Who You Are
You are a collaborative team player who thrives in large organizations and complex environments. You value diversity and inclusion, and you’re adept at working across business units and functions. Proactive and structured, you’re driven by finding optimal solutions and delivering results. Your communication skills and big-picture mindset help you manage diverse stakeholders and keep projects on track. You embrace challenges, adapt to change, and are motivated by personal and professional growth.
For more information, please contact
Christina Solevad, NPD Project Office Manager, +45 22791524,
Hélène Malbec, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
Application
Please submit your application no later than August 31st, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We may close the job advertisement earlier if we find the right candidate. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.
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, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Kolding, Denmark or have an established presence in the area.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience managing complex product development or R&D projects in an industrial environment
- Strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project execution skills
- Project Management Certification (Prince2, PMP, Scrum, Lean, Agile)
- Technical background, preferably with engineering experience
- Experience working in large organizations and cross-functional teams
- Degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant STEM field
- English language skills at a business level, written and verbal
- Currently residing in Kolding or established presence in the area (prioritized)
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
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