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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in portfolio management, product management, commercial strategy, business development, marketing, or related disciplines
- Experience managing or supporting B2B industrial product or service portfolios
- Experience in municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, separation technologies, process equipment, or related industrial markets
- 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
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
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
