Job Description
Job Title:  Portfolio Manager
Req ID:  48111
Job Location (Short):  Ames, IA, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Project Management
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As a Portfolio Manager at Danfoss, you will be the driving force behind the success of our key product lines. You will have the unique opportunity to shape global product strategy while ensuring flawless execution in the market, making a tangible impact on our business and customers.

 

You will be the critical link between our global product strategy and our regional market success. Your work will ensure our innovative products are perfectly aligned with customer needs, maximizing their impact and driving our growth.

 

At Danfoss, you’re not just managing products; you are building the solutions that power a more sustainable and efficient future. This is your chance to own, innovate, and lead in a dynamic, global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • You will own the global product strategy for your assigned product lines, creating the roadmap and business cases that drive innovation and long-term growth.
  • You will champion new product development, from gathering customer insights and defining requirements to leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch new solutions.
  • You will act as the crucial ‘voice of the region,’ ensuring local market needs and competitive insights directly inform our global portfolio strategy.
  • You will manage the entire product lifecycle, making strategic decisions on pricing, product mix, and end-of-life to maximize profitability and market success.
  • You will partner with local sales and business development teams to drive regional initiatives, including new product launches, promotions, and training to ensure our success in the market.

What We're Looking For

 

  • A degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering, combined with 5+ years of experience in product development, marketing or sales.
  • strategic and customer-focused mindset, with proven experience leading global or cross-functional teams and communicating complex ideas effectively.
  • Strong technical acumen with a solid understanding of hydraulic, electric/electronic, or mechanical systems and their applications is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

 

If you are ready to take on a high-impact role where you can shape the future of our products and drive our business forward, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

 

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

  The range for this position is $105,000 to $145,000. 

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.