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Product Manager

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Xylem

Xylem

5,001-10,000 employees

Water technology solutions for sustainability

Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$70.5k - $126.5kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Houston, TX, USA + 4 more

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Sustainable/Renewable Energy or related field or equivalent experience, MBA is a plus.
  • 5+ years’ experience in engineering, project management, technical product management
  • 5+ years’ experience with solution development across cross functional teams
  • Ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
  • Proven leadership, organization, and planning skills
  • Experience working in and understanding the software development lifecycle and complex integration activities
  • Experience developing and managing technical requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate win-win scenarios cross organizationally
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively and professionally across a wide range of constituencies
  • Experience in a fast-paced matrixed technical organization
  • Ability to work independently while responding to changing business and technical conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Develops strategic and tactical initiatives related to new product and solution introductions and drives initiatives through the Stage Gate process
  • Develops and manages VOC business requirements and use cases in a requirements management tool, collaborates with R&D on the associated technical requirements development, and assures requirements are being met through system test and beta test programs
  • Collects market feedback on existing products and services and prioritizes changes across releases
  • Works directly with customers, sales, and support organizations to ensure needs are being met and are driven back into the development process via Stage Gate
  • Coordinates with engineering, planning, procurement, sales and finance to assure cost targets, solution availability and profitability meet business objectives
  • Develops and coordinates activities associated with the creation of technical, sales and marketing literature
  • Coordinates and manages engineering and development activities to assure interoperability for multiple technologies across global markets
  • Champions customer, local, state and national product approvals
  • Attend, exhibit, present at national and regional trade shows
  • Represent Sensus on standards committees such as CGA, AGA, ANSI
  • Provides product and solution training to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Develops product pricing strategies and serves as the subject matter expert for proposals
  • Provides forecasts for revenue and planning purposes
  • Manages end of life process for legacy technologies
  • Analyzes and reports on competition, risks and new technologies
  • Delivers presentations to executive management

Xylem develops solutions to address global water challenges using smart technology. The company provides hardware like water pumps and treatment systems, as well as software for hydrographic applications, serving clients such as municipalities and industrial businesses. Xylem stands out by combining both hardware and software offerings while focusing on sustainability and long-term contracts. Its goal is to ensure water security and meet the demand for eco-friendly solutions in the water sector.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Jennison Associates LLC and SageView Advisory Group LLC indicate strong market confidence in Xylem's growth potential.
  • Innovative projects like Reuse Brew demonstrate Xylem's leadership in sustainable water management, potentially attracting more eco-conscious clients and partners.
  • Recognition through awards for sustainability excellence enhances Xylem's reputation as a leader in the water technology sector, which can boost employee morale and attract top talent.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of managing both hardware and software solutions could lead to operational inefficiencies and increased costs.
  • Dependence on long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients may expose Xylem to financial risks if these clients face budget cuts or economic downturns.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem's dual focus on both hardware and software solutions, including advanced water pumps and hydrographic software, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and innovative projects like Reuse Brew highlight its proactive approach to addressing global water challenges, unlike competitors who may not prioritize eco-friendly solutions.
  • Xylem's long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients provide a steady revenue stream, offering financial stability that many competitors lack.

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.