Projects Execution & Engineering Manager

Grundfos

$122K — $198K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years in sales/engineering, preferably with pump or modular solutions manufacturers
  • 7+ years in people leadership roles managing project engineers and managers
  • Proficient with SAP for project tracking and BOM management
  • Strong stakeholder management and business acumen

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor project managers and engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement
  • Oversee the project portfolio, managing risks and ensuring projects meet objectives
  • Collaborate with leadership across departments to align project priorities with business strategy
  • Establish governance standards and processes to enhance project predictability and customer satisfaction
  • Evaluate staffing and resource needs to recommend strategic structural changes
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex customer and project issues

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and home working opportunities
  • Annual bonuses and comprehensive health insurance
  • Extra paid leave for community volunteering
  • Access to on-demand training and personal development programs
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Job Description

As our Project Execution & Engineering Leader, you will be providing strategic and operational leadership for the entire Project Execution & Engineering organization by developing people, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and driving project excellence across our modular systems portfolio. 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 Project Execution & Engineering team, you'll create impact by leading organizational transformation that elevates project delivery performance, strengthens team capabilities, and ensures Grundfos consistently exceeds customer expectations across every project we execute. This role is hybrid (at least 3 days per week in office) in our Brookshire, Texas site.

Your main responsibilities include:
  • Lead, develop, and mentor project managers, project engineers, and assistant project managers - establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization
  • Provide senior-level oversight of the project portfolio, identifying risks, driving escalation resolution, and ensuring projects meet financial, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives
  • Align Project Execution & Engineering priorities with business strategy by partnering with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to anticipate execution requirements and support growth
  • Establish governance standards, scalable processes, and best practices that improve cycle time, predictability, and the overall customer experience across business units
  • Evaluate organizational capacity, pipeline, and resource needs - making strategic recommendations on staffing, structure, and succession planning to build long-term capability
  • Serve as senior escalation point for complex customer issues, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional decisions requiring experienced judgment


What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a seasoned engineering and project execution leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of building organizational capability while delivering measurable results in complex manufacturing environments. We would also imagine that you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience)
  • 15+ years of sales/engineering experience, preferably with pump and/or modular solutions manufacturers
  • 7+ years of people leadership experience managing project engineers and project managers in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments
  • Hands-on SAP experience for project tracking, BOM management, and order fulfillment

It is a plus if you also:
  • MBA or advanced business degree
  • Knowledge of Grundfos pumps and packaged pump systems
  • Ability to read P&IDs and fabrication drawings


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.


The salary range for this position is $122,000.00 - $198,000.00. 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.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Job details

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

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