Alfa Laval is looking for Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD)
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 drive our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
Business Unit Brazed and Fusion Bonded heat exchangers BU BFB, we are looking for a Project Manager responsible for New Product Development projects. You will ensure professional management of international projects across the entire Business Unit, reporting to Steering Committees, stakeholders, and line managers as appropriate. Your colleagues are located globally, with a good part of them located in Lund, Sweden.
Key responsibility for this role entail:
Drive New Product Development (NPD) Process on time, on specification and on budget.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, production, quality, procurement)
Define project objectives, timelines, budgets, resource requirements for NPD initiative
Monitor project process, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed
Facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulation and quality standards
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
Make decisions and manage the allocated resources, within given framework and budget
You will report to the Head of Research and Development, and you will be based at our HQ in Lund.
What you know
Bachelor´s or master’s degree in engineering
In depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g, TollGate, Agile,..)
Expertise in cost estimation and financial analysis
Advanced user of MS Project
Strong risk management capability
Experience with Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Solid understanding of product development processes
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Who you are
Effective and agile communication with project teams, steering committees, and stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to navigate and operate within complex international organizations
What’s in it for you
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
Assessment practicalities
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
Alcohol and drug testing
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre-employment process.
For more information, please contact:
Elena Rocchi, Technology Office Manager, [email protected]
Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
For union information, please contact
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at [email protected]
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhö[email protected]
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna at [email protected]
Please send your application as soon as possible, since we´ll assess candidates on an ongoing basis, and no later than 31st of August 2026. Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (TollGate, Agile)
- Expertise in cost estimation and financial analysis
- Advanced user of MS Project
- Strong risk management capability
- Experience with Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
- Solid understanding of product development processes
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
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.
Alfa Laval Insights
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
