Product Manager for System Design - Piping

Job Description 

Danfoss Fire Safety is looking for a Product Manager for pipes, fittings and installation material as we are expanding our product portfolio. As our new Product Manager, you will be our expert authority within system design - pipes, fittings and installation material. One of your primary tasks will be to identify customer needs and business opportunities through research, feedback and competitive analysis.

Danfoss Fire Safety A/S is part of the Danfoss Group and a global leader in the development, production, sales, service and commissioning of certified fixed firefighting systems under the brand name SEM-SAFE®. Our firefighting systems are based on two key technologies: high-pressure water mist and low-pressure CO2. We are engineering a safer tomorrow for people and assets in buildings, industry and the marine sector.

Job Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities for this position include: 

• Maintain the product portfolio and keep it competitive and in-line with our markets.
• Training of customers, partners and our sales team in design of piping systems including system design software.
• Development of training material.
• Lead and drive pricing structure and take part in supplier negotiations.
• Initiate innovation projects.
• Ownership of day to day handling of the product related inquiries from the market/customers as well as troubleshooting.
• Maintenance of technical data in documentation. 

Background & Skills 

You hold a relevant educational background and at least 3-5 years of experience with installation, optimisation and design of piping systems. Based on your experience, you can guide and support internally and externally in design and optimisation of our systems. You are motivated by understanding customer needs and you are passionate about converting complex problems into manageable solutions. If you have worked with similar technology e.g. as an installer, it will be considered an advantage. Furthermore, your track record shows excellent people skills and results along the way, which will be useful in leading and coordinating tasks related to problem solving, implementation, clarification and training. Additionally, the ideal candidate needs to be:

• A team player and a natural networker, who can work with many, different stakeholders in a complex business and build up strong relationships, which eases the handling of complex and controversial topics.
• Able to easily keep an overview of multiple topics and their interdependencies.
• Structured in their approach to tasks and assignments.
• Fluent in English both written and oral. If you also speak German, this will be an advantage. 

For more information about the position, please contact R&D Director, Axel Lund Henriksen at +45 2610 9735. For general enquiries about working at Danfoss or the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Lisa Gabrielsen Tveen, +45 2859 4039. 

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.  

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss is engineering technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to be better, smarter and more effective. In growing cities, we ensure the supply of fresh food and optimal comfort in homes and offices, while meeting the need for energy-efficient infrastructure, connected systems, and integration of renewable energy.

Our solutions are used, for example, for cooling, air conditioning, heating, controlling electric motors and mobile equipment. Our innovative engineering can be traced back to 1933, and today Danfoss is a global leader with 28,000 employees and sales in more than 100 countries. We are privately owned by the founder’s family.

Read more about us at www.danfoss.com

Job location

Middelfartvej 9A

5000 Odense C, Fyn - Denmark