Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating 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.

As the Senior Director of Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Xylem’s strategic direction. The role will report to the VP of Corporate Development and will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Development team in executing our strategic imperatives via acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and equity investments. The Senior Director will lead various aspects of the M&A process, including valuing, structuring, project managing due diligence, and negotiating definitive agreements.

Xylem is enhancing its Corporate Development team, to help Xylem deliver on its in-organic growth ambition, deploying capital, and continuing Xylem’s reputation for having a world-class Corporate Development and M&A deal execution team.  Xylem has completed over 20 acquisitions deploying ~$9.5B since it became public in 2011, while at the same time divesting over 10 businesses/product lines.  Xylem is extremely well capitalized and well positioned with the ambition to drive strategic growth and portfolio enhancements via acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments and divestitures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Successful candidate will partner with the strategy and business development teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize new strategic growth opportunities that fit within Xylem’s strategic markets including investments and/or joint ventures. 
• You will act as “deal quarterback” simultaneously advising and driving deal teams of subject matter experts from corporate and the business units and functions to complete required work and reach investment recommendations.
• Provide leadership through the M&A/divestiture process, across Xylem segments and across all geographies applying “hands-on” skills in the following areas:
  • valuation
  • deal structure
  • due diligence
  • integration
  • modeling/analytics
  • contract negotiations
  • project management
• Develop and manage robust due-diligence process focused on commercial, operational, legal, financial and human capital elements with clear recommendation on value creation, investment and ownership risks.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with investment bankers, sell/buy side advisors and corporate development leads within the water industry to facilitate transactions and promote Xylem as a leader in M&A and the water space
• Together with the strategy and business development teams, lead the analysis, preparation and recommendations for strategic investments, acquisitions and divestitures including the development of strategic rationale, testing, and verification of value creation hypothesis.
• Partner with Xylem legal to negotiate acquisition and divestiture term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Guide the business teams through the internal approval process
• As a Xylem executive, you will be accountable for empowering, developing and engaging direct and in-direct reports /project teams to build a high-performance team.
• Prepare supporting presentations for Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors describing the transactions, valuation, due diligence findings and key contract terms.
• Provide training and direction to personnel within Corporate Development, strategy and other business functions that support M&A.

Professional Experience/Requirements:

• 10+ years of corporate development or relevant experience, including at a publicly traded company.
• Transaction Lifecycle experience with project management, valuation, due diligence, contract negotiation, and integration planning
• Demonstrated experience with global, cross-border M&A activities and different deal types, including significant experience with complex carve-outs
• Strong communication skills, including ability to present to senior levels
• Industrial and technology experience preferred
• Additional language skills a plus
• Education, Preferred: Master’s Degree (MBA) and/or Professional Certifications (CPA, CFA)

Location:

Charlotte, NC, or Washington DC

Salary range:

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.