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As our new Manager, Apps and Automation Team, you will be leading a team of technical specialists who design, deploy, and maintain data applications and automation solutions across Grundfos manufacturing plants worldwide. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the AME Digital and Manufacturing team, you'll create impact by Driving measurable operational improvements across our global manufacturing footprint by delivering high-quality data apps that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and shape the future of manufacturing at Grundfos..
Your main responsibilities include:
- Select, lead, guide, evaluate, and develop a high-performing team of technical specialists, ensuring the right mix of talent to deliver on business objectives
- Set strategic direction for data app technology, innovation, and future manufacturing roadmaps, negotiating and following up on delivery agreements with AME divisional stakeholders
- Drive application quality, reliability, and adoption across plants, measuring impact through uptime, defect rates, and operational improvements
- Manage on-time delivery of data app projects against roadmap milestones while maintaining cost budget within agreed limits
- Manage external vendors, contractors, and technology partners to supplement team capacity and capabilities
- Improve processes and drive change to reach target fulfillment for the function
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a people-focused technical leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and delivering digital solutions in complex manufacturing environments. We would also imagine that you have:
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline
- 5-7+ years of relevant experience, including leading teams and processes within Research & Development or digital/manufacturing technology
- Proven experience executing strategies and strategic initiatives within a large, complex manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of data applications, automation technologies, and best practices within R&D or manufacturing digitalization
It is a plus if you also:
- Experience managing external vendors and technology partners
- Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems, industrial IoT, or plant-level data platforms
- Track record of driving measurable adoption and operational impact from deployed digital solutions
Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:
- 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 programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!
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