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We are looking for a Head of Product Line to take global accountability for selected product lines within Valmet’s Flow Control Business Area. At Valmet, our vision is to become the global champion in serving our customers and moving the industries forward. Valmet's Flow Control Business Area delivers mission-critical flow control technologies and services for the continuously evolving process industries incl oil and gas refining, chemicals, pulp and paper, metals and mining, renewable energy, and other process industries. We help our customers to improve their process performance and environmental efficiency, and to ensure the safe flow of materials. We drive profitable growth and sustainable productivity across our customer industries. Our product offering ranges from industrial control, on-off and safety valves to valve controllers, actuators and limit switches, as well as their spare parts and related services. Annually, Flow Control Business Area delivers around 400 000 valves, 80 000 actuators and positioners similarly. In this role, as a Director of Product Line, you will own the business success of your product lines globally – from customer and industry value creation to portfolio decisions, lifecycle economics, and profitability. You will work at the intersection of customers, industries, technology, and business performance, ensuring that our product management and R&D efforts translate into market success and profitable growth. You will report to the Vice President, Technology – Flow Control and lead a globally distributed product management organization.
Job Responsibility:
Product Line Ownership for Global Valves
Definition of value-based pricing principles, portfolio economics, and investment priorities
Driving portfolio rationalization, complexity management, and lifecycle decisions from introduction to phase-out
Ensuring that the governance of the portfolio development is in-line with the valves way of working
Customer & Industry Value Creation
Defining and owning industry- and segment-specific value propositions
Translating customer needs, pain points, and application requirements into scalable product and solution strategies
Acting as a senior interface towards key customers and strategic industry stakeholders
Product Portfolio & Lifecycle Leadership
Ownership of the global product line roadmap and portfolio governance
Ensuring disciplined end‑to‑end lifecycle management with clear business-based decision criteria
Steering modularity, standardization, and alignment with Flow Control technology platforms
Leadership of Global Product Management
Leading and developing a global team of product owners
Establishing common ways of working, governance models, and KPIs
Building strong collaboration across Sales, R&D, Operations, and Service organizations
Technology & R&D Interface (Business-Driven)
Setting business priorities and value targets for technology and R&D investments
Sponsoring key innovation and platform initiatives
Challenging solutions from customer value, cost, scalability, and time-to-market perspectives
Requirements:
Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or Business
At least 15 years of experience in industrial B2B businesses, preferably in flow control, automation, or process equipment
Proven track record in product line leadership, P&L ownership, or general management
Strong customer-facing experience and understanding of process industries
Experience in leading global teams in matrix organizations
Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication skills in English and ability to influence without direct authority
Willingness to travel internationally
What we offer:
A truly impactful leadership position in one of the world’s leading flow control technology companies
Opportunity to shape global product strategies, influence technology investments, and directly impact customer value and business performance
Work in a global, dynamic, and continuously evolving environment
Strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership development