Xylem
Senior Director Product Management - Pumps, Turbines, Digital Products
Xylem, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Xylem is hiring for a Senior Director of Product Management for our 1.5 B Transport Product portfolio and technologies globally. The individual in this role will lead and support to define/execute strategies for the Transport products with the primary focus on organic profitable business growth, new product/platform development, value optimized design, product marketing & applications, services growth, pricing strategy, 80/20 project initiative and continuous margin expansion. The leader will also be directly involved and influence product channel strategy and geographic expansion.
Key business/portfolio metrics: Orders, sales, standard margin, and new product sales, new product funnel. The incumbent also has the responsibility to lead, coach and build the capabilities of his/her team of global product managers and regional segment managers.
Core products: Submersible pumps, vertical turbine pumps, digital products, submersible turbines, packaged systems
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Lead/Coach staff of product managers across the U.S, Europe and emerging markets. directs personnel activities of the product management such as to support regional sales teams, provides constant customer touch points, define pricing strategy for each market, obtain market and competitive intelligence.
Lead the transformation of our Transport product management from legacy, brand-specific, geographically centric teams into a highly functional, integrated teams providing best-in-class execution for products across Xylem’s full Transport portfolio.
Lead team to Collaborate with finance, sales and operations to ensure highly accurate revenue and margin forecast numbers. (SIOP)
Establish/maintain liaison with finance / build solid processes and procedures related to financials of products
Drive a highly responsive culture to provide outstanding customer focus (both for internal and external customers)
Be the Leader and Coach to successfully Implement 80/20 initiative in Transport portfolio
Drive continuous improvement to identify top areas in need of improvement and standardization of processes in the product management function.
Build strong liaison with Research and Development function of Transport to build new product funnel, breakthrough ideas, be a customer champion to roll out new products on time and establish strong collaboration with global sales teams to commercialize new products.
Responsible for the New Product vitality index and digital business product strategy/growth
Responsible for regulatory and statutory compliance of Transport products
Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution and a minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the water industry or Energy or any heavy industry; five (>7) years in a supervisory or management position
Master’s Degree and/or MBA preferred. Exposure to public utility business is an added advantage.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power Point and ERP systems
Time tested candidate with global experience or worked in large global organization with proven track record of performance
Ability to travel 25-40%
Salary range:
$150,000.00 - $300,000.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Xylem is hiring for a Senior Director of Product Management for our 1.5 B Transport Product portfolio and technologies globally. The individual in this role will lead and support to define/execute strategies for the Transport products with the primary focus on organic profitable business growth, new product/platform development, value optimized design, product marketing & applications, services growth, pricing strategy, 80/20 project initiative and continuous margin expansion. The leader will also be directly involved and influence product channel strategy and geographic expansion.
Key business/portfolio metrics: Orders, sales, standard margin, and new product sales, new product funnel. The incumbent also has the responsibility to lead, coach and build the capabilities of his/her team of global product managers and regional segment managers.
Core products: Submersible pumps, vertical turbine pumps, digital products, submersible turbines, packaged systems
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Lead/Coach staff of product managers across the U.S, Europe and emerging markets. directs personnel activities of the product management such as to support regional sales teams, provides constant customer touch points, define pricing strategy for each market, obtain market and competitive intelligence.
Lead the transformation of our Transport product management from legacy, brand-specific, geographically centric teams into a highly functional, integrated teams providing best-in-class execution for products across Xylem’s full Transport portfolio.
Lead team to Collaborate with finance, sales and operations to ensure highly accurate revenue and margin forecast numbers. (SIOP)
Establish/maintain liaison with finance / build solid processes and procedures related to financials of products
Drive a highly responsive culture to provide outstanding customer focus (both for internal and external customers)
Be the Leader and Coach to successfully Implement 80/20 initiative in Transport portfolio
Drive continuous improvement to identify top areas in need of improvement and standardization of processes in the product management function.
Build strong liaison with Research and Development function of Transport to build new product funnel, breakthrough ideas, be a customer champion to roll out new products on time and establish strong collaboration with global sales teams to commercialize new products.
Responsible for the New Product vitality index and digital business product strategy/growth
Responsible for regulatory and statutory compliance of Transport products
Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution and a minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the water industry or Energy or any heavy industry; five (>7) years in a supervisory or management position
Master’s Degree and/or MBA preferred. Exposure to public utility business is an added advantage.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power Point and ERP systems
Time tested candidate with global experience or worked in large global organization with proven track record of performance
Ability to travel 25-40%
Salary range:
$150,000.00 - $300,000.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation