Head of Valves and Hoses Product Group

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 02/08/2026

Introduction

Metso is a leading global provider of sustainable technology and services for the mining, construction, and oil & gas industries. Our Pumps Business Line (BL) has ambitious growth targets, and to support our ambition, we are seeking a Head of Valves & Hoses Product Group to join our dynamic team and contribute to our success. In this position, you will report to the VP of Pumps and be part of the Pumps BL leadership team. This is a role with a high degree of ownership. The Head of Valves & Hoses is expected to actively grow both the business and the role itself by taking initiative, shaping priorities, and translating business needs into tangible actions and impact.

This position is mainly located in Europe, but we are open to other regions as well for the right candidate. At Metso, we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

What you’ll do

• Lead product and technology leadership for the product group for both short and long term.
• Provide vision and direction, collaborate with different BL’s, PG´s and Market Areas to drive and achieve growth
• Set and implement the PG portfolio strategy in alignment with the global Minerals Segment strategy.
• Actively engage and drive the success of sales by ensuring the availability of the best technical support, (testing, process engineering) in customer cases.
• Set the “commercial selling frame” and approve and oversee the “technical selling frame” of the PG’s products and solutions.
• Ensures internal and external stakeholders are well educated on PGs products and capabilities.
• Acts as the chairman of / participate in the applicable Project Steering Groups (in selected cases of R&D and solution development).
• Lead a team in multiple locations globally
• Lead/participate and support the M&A activity for PG together with the business line and business area
• Lead/participate in the BA/BL initiatives.

Who you are

• Proven track record of driving growth, getting results and continuous improvement
• Track record of developing high-performance culture in a global organization
• Ability and willingness to cooperate in a global multi-interface environment
• Capability to drive product development by leveraging technology and digitalization
• You are an excellent, diplomatic communicator who can convey messages effectively, negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders across various cultures and time zones through verbal communication, analytics, and presentations.
• Experienced people leader with ability to engage and motivate people 
• Relevant education supporting the role
• Experience in Sales & Service is considered beneficial

What's in it for you

In addition to the benefits mentioned below, you will get a challenging and strategically important management role in one of Metso´s business lines with industry-leading technologies and services. Combined with your high-level expertise and ‘can-do’ attitude, this role provides an excellent opportunity to truly make a difference for the future. You will be part of the business line leadership team and drive strong growth agenda.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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We understand that some highly competent candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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