Full-Time

Sr. Manager of Strategic Insights

Posted on 8/2/2024

Xylem

Xylem

10,001+ employees

Water technology solutions for sustainability

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$105k - $189kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid work arrangement with a base location in Washington, DC.

Category
Strategy Development
Strategy Research
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Business Strategy
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required; ideally, a graduate degree in relevant fields such as engineering, computer science, business administration, law, or economics.
  • Distinctive critical thinking abilities to tackle ambiguous business problems. Structure complex issues, collect relevant data, and generate actionable insights.
  • Industry knowledge, with familiarity with the water industry and adjacent sectors (utilities, industrial processes, IoT).
  • Interdisciplinary perspective, synthesizing insights from various fields (policy, economics, environmental science, engineering).
  • Global experience, especially in emerging markets and cross-sectoral partnerships.
  • Strong influencing skills to align stakeholders around strategic actions.
  • Passion for advancing global sustainability through water management.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and standardize market construction methodologies.
  • Stay informed about our markets, industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies.
  • Crowd-source and disseminate competitive insights across the organization.
  • Understand our competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, and strategies.
  • Create scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Anticipate potential challenges and opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with the corporate and business strategy function.
  • Ensure that our strategies align with Xylem’s overall business objectives and contribute to long-term growth and profitability.
  • Oversee external market and competitive assessment consultants.
  • Leverage their expertise to enhance our strategic insights and decision-making processes.

Xylem focuses on developing solutions to tackle global water challenges through smart technology. The company provides a range of products and services aimed at ensuring water security and sustainability. Its offerings include advanced water pumps, treatment systems, and analytical instruments, as well as hydrographic software through its HYPACK brand, which is used by clients worldwide for managing water bodies. Xylem serves various clients, including municipalities, industrial companies, and agricultural businesses, helping them manage water resources efficiently and improve water quality. Unlike many competitors, Xylem combines both hardware and software solutions, allowing for a comprehensive approach to water management. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and address environmental concerns while meeting the increasing demand for eco-friendly water solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$356.2K

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

24%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Xylem's acquisition of Idrica enhances its digital water utility market presence.
  • Growing interest in atmospheric water harvesting opens new market opportunities for Xylem.
  • Integration with ElectraMet boosts Xylem's industrial sector position in metals recovery.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups using AI and IoT may threaten Xylem's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could impact Xylem's profit margins.
  • Global semiconductor shortage may delay Xylem's smart system production.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem offers both hardware and software solutions for comprehensive water management.
  • The company focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly water technology innovations.
  • Xylem's HYPACK software is a leader in hydrographic and dredging applications.

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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.

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