Are you a seasoned industrial leader ready to own the strategy, performance, and transformation of a renowned pump brand within a global organization?

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 a General Manager - Peerless Pump, you will be leading the full scope of the Peerless Pump business - setting strategic direction, driving profitable growth, and building a high-performing organization across commercial, operational, and functional activities within the broader Grundfos ecosystem. 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

You'll create impact by shaping the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of Peerless Pump by integrating strategy, operational excellence, and people leadership to deliver profitable growth and exceptional customer value.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Own full P&L including revenue, EBIT, and cash flow; set and execute the business strategy aligned with Grundfos group priorities and Peerless Pump's market positioning


• Drive commercial growth across fire protection, municipal, and industrial pump markets through effective pricing, channel strategy, and customer value propositions


• Lead manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering to deliver best-in-class safety, delivery, cost, and quality through lean and continuous improvement practices


• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing senior management team with clear accountability, succession plans, and strong talent pipelines


• Oversee Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) with focus on medium- to long-term capacity and demand decisions


• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and governance requirements—including proactive management of operational, financial, and people-related business risks

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic industrial leader with deep P&L ownership experience, a strong operational backbone, sharp commercial acumen, and a genuine passion for building capable organizations and cultures of ownership and continuous improvement.

We would also imagine that you have:

• 12+ years of leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments, including senior roles with full P&L responsibility


• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and engineering-driven businesses


• Proven track record of leading business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives at scale


• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing leadership teams and drive organizational capability development

It is a plus if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (Master's, MBA or equivalent preferred)


• Experience working in a matrixed, international organization


• Familiarity with fire protection, municipal, or industrial pump markets

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.


• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.


• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.


• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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The salary range for this position is $218,000.00 - $315,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you.