Lead Application Specialist
About The Position
Are you passionate about shaping the future of intelligent pumping solutions for the rapidly evolving IT cooling industry? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Lead Application Manager, IT Cooling USA, you will be driving application excellence and industry collaboration across North America's IT cooling landscape from OEM co-creation and early specification influence to strategic partnerships with end users, standardization bodies, and research institutions, all while interfacing closely with our European hub. 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 OEM IT Cooling team, you'll create impact by pioneering advanced cooling solutions that help data centers and IT infrastructure operate more efficiently, sustainably, and reliably.
Requirements
- Technically strong application specialist with deep knowledge of cooling systems, ideally IT cooling who thrives at the intersection of innovation, commercial strategy, and industry collaboration.
- Engineering degree with a focus on mechanical, thermal, or related disciplines highly preferred
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in cooling applications, HVAC, or related technical fields
- Strong application and system-level knowledge of pumping solutions or fluid handling technologies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with English proficiency
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product management, and engineering teams
- Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in IT cooling applications or the OEM IT cooling ecosystem
- Background in innovation processes — from ideation through commercialization of new offerings
Responsibilities
- Secure leading positions for Grundfos intelligent pumps within key North American standardization associations (OCP, ASHRAE) and industry communities through active participation and thought leadership
- Serve as the regional application expert, supporting sales with advanced pump selection, customer co-creation, and optimized solution delivery across the full product portfolio
- Identify external application trends and translate them into solution roadmap briefs, differentiation proposals, and development project inputs in close cooperation with the OEM IT cooling team
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with end users, universities, and research institutions to anticipate emerging technologies and market shifts
- Specify customer requirements to advance the OEM IT cooling roadmap and accelerate creation of customer-specific solutions that drive new business and loyalty
- Leverage data-based market analysis to accelerate, deprioritize, or mitigate risk across the solutions portfolio
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Home working opportunities
- Parental support
- Annual bonuses
- Health insurance
- Strong focus on well-being activities
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
- Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
- Carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Merit increases
- Bonuses
- Employee stock purchase programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
