Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation - Control & Connectivity Solutions

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation, you will shape the future of control systems used in off-road mobile machinery worldwide. Leading a team of Architects and Innovation Engineers, you will define and drive the technology roadmap for next-generation Controllers, Displays, Remote Controls, and Joysticks, helping Danfoss Power Solutions strengthen its position as a global technology leader.

This is a unique opportunity to combine people leadership, technology strategy, and innovation in a highly international environment. Working across our global engineering and portfolio organization, you will turn emerging technologies into customer value, accelerate the development of future product platforms, and help build solutions that improve machine performance and support the green transition.

The role is ideally based at one of our Danfoss Power Solutions locations in Northern Europe, while offering flexibility for other locations where local employment regulations allow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Shape the future of our Control & Connectivity Solutions portfolio by defining and executing the technology and innovation roadmap for next-generation platforms and products.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Architects and Innovation Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Accelerate innovation by guiding concepts from idea to execution and ensuring a healthy pipeline of short-, mid-, and long-term technology initiatives.

Connect customer and market needs with engineering capabilities by partnering closely with Portfolio, Product Management, Engineering, and Procurement teams across the global organization.

Strengthen Danfoss' position as a technology leader by driving platform strategies, contributing to architecture decisions, and supporting breakthrough solutions that create measurable value for customers.

What We're Looking For

Proven people leadership experience managing and developing technical teams within engineering, technology, innovation, or product development environments.

Extensive experience developing embedded mechatronic products combining software, electronics, and mechanics.

Experience defining technology, architecture, or innovation strategies for complex products and systems.

Knowledge of Functional Safety, Machine Regulations, product compliance requirements, and Cybersecurity regulations.

Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate and influence across global, cross-functional teams.

What You'll Get from Us

You’ll lead a highly skilled global team and influence technologies that will shape future generations of machine control solutions.

You’ll collaborate with senior leaders across Engineering and Portfolio Management, giving you visibility and impact on key technology and product decisions.

You’ll work on innovative solutions that support digitalization, machine performance, and the transition toward more sustainable equipment and technologies.

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 by the opportunity to lead innovation, develop talented engineering teams, and influence the future of intelligent machine control solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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