Portfolio Manager

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 drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

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.

• 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…