Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager – Electrification for decarbonisation 

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager for Electrification and Plasma Solutions based in our head office in Hedehusene, Denmark, to join our Engineering & Production team in Group Development. 

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? 

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference! 

Your future team 

You will join our team of engineers and project managers within Group Research & Development. We are a team of passionate, skilled and knowledgeable colleagues who develop the newest technologies for stone wool production. We are proud to be world leaders in our industry, and we work hard to stay in this position. 

What you will be doing 

As Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of projects that support ROCKWOOL’s strategic objectives within electrification of melting technology and plasma-based solutions. You will:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects that support ROCKWOOL’s strategic objectives within electrification of melting technology and plasma-based solutions, ensuring alignment, prioritisation and value creation across the portfolio.

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• Define portfolio missions, strategies and objectives in collaboration with the Portfolio Director and key stakeholders and translate end-user needs into clear portfolio objectives and development goals.

• Identify new trends and directions within the area in initiate relevant cooperation with relevant parties (sub suppliers, Universities, innovative companies, knowledge centres)

• Establish clear goals, roles and responsibilities, and secure strong follow-up on scope, time, cost and quality. 

• Ensure robust portfolio governance, including alignment with ROCKWOOL’s project management principles, solid business cases, budgets and timely reporting. 

• Monitor and analyse project and portfolio performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks, optimising the portfolio to maximise value and support ROCKWOOL’s business goals.

• Support, challenge and mentor Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and effective collaboration across functions and locations. 

• Promote a strong safety mindset by sharing lessons learned and embedding best practices in all portfolio activities. 

You can expect some travel, with trips varying from just a couple of days to a week at a time. You will travel primarily in Europe – mostly to meet with colleagues and suppliers, support Project Managers and to supervise the implementation of designs within your portfolio. 

What you bring 

You are an experienced portfolio manager with a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in electrification and innovative production technologies. To succeed in this role, you bring: 

• A relevant technical degree, for example in Electrical, Energy or Mechanical Engineering or a similar field. 

• Solid experience with project, programme and portfolio management, preferably from industrial production, process industries or a similar technical environment. 

• Experience with Agile and/or Lean methodologies and the ability to apply them in a project and portfolio context is an advantage.

• Proven ability to handle complex stakeholders at different organisational levels and to drive cross-functional collaboration in an international context. 

• Good knowledge and understanding of production processes, ideally within energy-intensive or high-temperature technologies. 

• Strong understanding of portfolio governance, financials and business cases, and the ability to balance strategic overview with attention to critical details. 

• Excellent planning and leadership skills – you set direction, involve and motivate others and act as a mentor for Project Managers. 

• An innovative mindset and the sense of urgency, needed to stay in the front

• Intercultural communication skills and fluency in English, spoken and written, at a high professional business level. 

We know that you might not meet all the criteria on this list, but you may bring skills and experience that we haven’t even included here. If you believe this role could be a match, we encourage you to apply. 

What we offer 

You will join a strategically important area in ROCKWOOL, working at the forefront of our decarbonisation and electrification journey. From our head office in Hedehusene, you will collaborate with colleagues across functions, countries and disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our production technologies. 

You will, among other things, benefit from: 

• A role with direct impact on ROCKWOOL’s future production footprint and sustainability agenda. 

• An international expert environment with more than 150 highly skilled colleagues in Group Development. 

• A culture built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency – “The ROCKWOOL Way”. 

• Strong opportunities for professional and personal development, including relevant training and education. 

• Attractive employee benefits in line with our local policies. 

We are keen to help employees develop their talents and move forward in their careers. You can expect to be supported in your professional ambitions through our development programmes and local education assistance, helping you reach your goals. 

Ready to apply? 

Please submit your application and CV in English in the same field in our recruitment system via the link. We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who we are 

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it. 

Diverse and Inclusive Culture 

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees. 

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.