Alfa Laval´s Energy Division is looking for an Innovation Center Manager
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About Energy Division´s Innovation Center
Alfa Laval’s Energy Division Innovation Center brings together technical expertise, collaboration, and innovation to support the development of future energy solutions. Working closely with colleagues across research, development, engineering, and product organizations, the center explores new technologies, materials, and methods that contribute to reliable, high-performing products for customers. Its activities cover early-stage innovation, materials expertise, product development, performance evaluation, and technical problem-solving. By combining scientific knowledge with practical application, the Innovation Center helps transform ideas into valuable solutions while fostering continuous learning and professional development.
About the job
As Innovation Center Manager, you will lead the development of a new, integrated organization within Alfa Laval’s Energy Division, you will shape the Innovation center’s strategic direction and create the conditions for effective collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization. You will be responsible for defining and implementing the Innovation Center’s governance, operating structure, while setting plans for investments and future capabilities that are key enablers for Energy Division Technology Leadership.
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The role offers the opportunity to build an environment that connects internal expertise with external capabilities and supports the development of future energy solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand strategic priorities and ensure that the Innovation Center develops the expertise, partnerships, and resources required to support them. Through your leadership, you will help establish a strong organizational culture, encourage new approaches, and enable the center to deliver meaningful value to Alfa Laval and its customers.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the Innovation Center’s governance model, operating structure, and common processes.
Establish medium- and long-term plans, including investment priorities and future capability requirements.
Translate business and customer needs into clear priorities for the Innovation Center’s activities.
Maintain effective dialogue with business stakeholders, product development teams, R&D, and other relevant functions.
Promote employee engagement, professional development, and collaboration across teams and with team managers.
Support the introduction of new methodologies, technologies, and approaches that enhance innovation and technical performance.
Ensure that safety, regulatory compliance, and applicable internal requirements are consistently addressed in the organization’s activities.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, research institutions, laboratories, and other external partners.
Monitor and report on key projects, investments, partnerships, and events through appropriate governance forums.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure that relevant knowledge and lessons learned are shared across the organization.
You will be based in Lund, Sweden and will report to the Head of Business Unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers.
What You Know
You hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering or a…