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# Senior Application Specialist

- **Company:** GRUNDFOS
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Scrum Methodology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0DF449BA91904853AD00BEEABC0546BF/job/

## About the Role

Above all, you are a technically deep, commercially savvy professional with hands-on experience in wastewater or water utility applications, strong influencing skills, and a proven track record of bringing products from concept to market in global manufacturing environments. We would also imagine that you have:

 * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with Master's degree or equivalent (preferred) with relevant working experience in water utility, wastewater, or related industries in a manufacturing setting.
 * Proven experience driving products from concept to market launch in global or regional settings.
 * Deep technical product knowledge in municipal wastewater collections systems.
 * Fluent in English with experience presenting to executive-level management.

It is a plus if you also have:

 * Experience in large manufacturing environments with P&L ownership or contribution.
 * Familiarity and understanding of digital solutions and how these solutions solve customer pain points.
 * Experience initiating and managing customer-centric development projects with cross-functional 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.

## Description

Are you a technical expert in Municipal Wastewater Collections looking to shape the future of Water Utility solutions in a high-impact division? 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 Senior Application Solution Specialist, Water Utility, you will be serving as a technical expert and trusted partner within our application team, driving products from concept to market launch while engaging directly with customers to understand their needs and delivering first-class solutions across a global stakeholder landscape. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture which celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position can operate remotely in US, Europe, Mexico, or South America. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in one of the mentioned areas without support now or in the future.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Water Utilities Application team, you'll create impact by Developing and executing multi-year application strategies that drive growth, sustainability, and operational excellence in municipal water and wastewater systems worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

 * Visit customers to understand needs and behaviors translating insights into application strategies and product roadmaps.
 * Drive products from concept to market launch, including pricing, sales enablement, and performance monitoring.
 * Analyze market trends, competition, and purchasing decisions to identify new growth opportunities and pilot innovative ideas.
 * Define and manage the product lifecycle, including health monitoring, end-of-life planning, and P&L reporting.
 * Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Coordinate with global stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainability targets.