Sourcing Project Manager, Pipeline

The Impact You'll Make Join our team as Sourcing Project Manager, Pipeline (f/m/d) in this 10-12 month maternity cover role, with flexibility to be based at a Danfoss Power Solutions location within the European time zone. You'll play a key role in strengthening the cost competitiveness of the Valves & Pumps (VPS) Business Unit. Working across sourcing, engineering, operations, and finance, you'll identify and drive cost optimization initiatives that improve product competitiveness and create lasting value for our customers. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, collaborate with stakeholders across a global matrix organization, and turn ideas into measurable business results. What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead pipeline generation of cross-functional cost optimization projects that improve product competitiveness and deliver measurable business value
• Identify and prioritize cost reduction opportunities through data-driven analysis and collaboration to build a strong pipeline of impactful initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and improvement activities that generate ideas, align stakeholders, and accelerate implementation
• Influence and align stakeholders across sourcing, engineering, operations, and finance to secure commitment and successfully deliver results
• Strengthen cost management processes, tools, and governance to improve consistency, transparency, and long-term effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• Strong project management experience with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business results
• A technical background or strong technical understanding of products, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers
• Experience with cost reduction, sourcing/procurement, engineering, or a combination of these areas, including identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, build strong partnerships, and navigate a complex global matrix organization
• A growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to balance detailed analysis with broader business goals

What You'll Get From Us This is a high-impact role within Danfoss Power Solutions, where you'll help shape the future cost competitiveness of the VPS Business Unit. Furthermore

• 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 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.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about driving cost optimization, collaborating across functions, and turning opportunities into measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience, perspective, and problem-solving mindset could be exactly what we're looking for. Our Commitment to Transparency 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.