Xylem
Director, PMO - WI Operations Americas
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WI Operations PMO Lead
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.
Role Overview
Establish and lead the WI Operations PMO for Americas, providing integrated governance, prioritization, planning, and execution discipline across strategic initiatives. Own the operating cadence for the portfolio, including charters, integrated plans, milestones, resource requirements, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and executive-level reporting.
Serve as the WI Operations PMO lead for regional network activities, coordinating the operations sub-streams while assuring uninterrupted operations activities, clear ownership, timely escalation, and benefits realization. Lead and coordinate Treatment 80/20 Product Line Simplification activities in Operations, translating portfolio and customer segmentation insights into executable Operations priorities, complexity-reduction actions, and measurable value-creation plans.
Support new product development programs by driving Operations readiness, capacity and capability assessment, make/buy alignment, launch risk management, and manufacturing ramp-up plans. Facilitate VAVE pipelines and execution with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, and site Operations to deliver product cost, quality, lead-time, and complexity improvements.
Create transparent portfolio dashboards and KPIs covering schedule, cost, benefits, resource capacity, operational readiness, integration progress, and business impact. Identify cross-project conflicts and constraints, facilitate fact-based decisions, and escalate critical risks or trade-offs to the appropriate leadership forums.
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Standardize PMO tools, templates, governance, and best practices while maintaining the flexibility required for different sites, acquisitions, and program types. Build strong relationships with site leaders and global/regional functional teams, ensuring alignment between business strategy and site-level execution.
Act initially as a senior individual contributor, leading through influence and cross-functional teams; build the capability to manage direct reports as the portfolio and organization evolve. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution across all assigned programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide integrated governance, prioritization, planning, and execution discipline across strategic initiatives.
- Own the operating cadence for the portfolio.
- Lead and coordinate Treatment 80/20 Product Line Simplification activities in Operations.
- Support new product development programs.
- Facilitate VAVE pipelines and execution with various teams.
- Create transparent portfolio dashboards and KPIs.
- Identify cross-project conflicts and constraints.
- Standardize PMO tools, templates, governance, and best practices.
- Build strong relationships with site leaders and global/regional functional teams.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.
Requirements
- Up to 50% domestic travel.
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
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Company Information
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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 inclusion and belonging 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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
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