Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

Xylem is well positioned to grow its smart grid solution as a result of its unique assets, including cutting edge technology in wireless radio development and startup culture. Be part of a team of industry leading experts in one of the largest smart grid/solution providers in the world. Sensus is applying the latest in RF development, software, analytics and big data technologies to change the way that smart grid/solutions operate today.

Our goal is to apply these technologies on the millions of smart end points and associated data that Xylem impacts daily. We seek to measure every possible signal and data element from our worldwide endpoints.

This role will be located in our Boise, Idaho R&D Office and will lead the Software development work for both Sensus Distribution Automation and a variety of business units within Xylem that will utilize newly developed end point solutions.

Sensus Distribution Automation (DA) Engineering is a team of hardware, firmware, and software engineers that is growing and extending Sensus’ reach into Smart Grid solutions. Our product allows our customers to monitor and control their electrical, water, and gas Smart Grid distribution systems by connecting devices from the field to customer backend SCADA systems as a complete solution.

The Role: Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Software Manager to work with the Sensus Distribution Automation team and a variety of business units with Xylem to create value-added software applications using our existing software platforms. You should be a self-directed leader interested in building teams. You should demonstrate proficiency in planning and organization, and exercise strong judgment. You should be flexible and have a positive attitude. You should know enough about building software to understand that the work doesn't end with delivering code. 

If you are excited and passionate to lead a team that works on state-of-the art technology trends: remote sensing, remote monitoring, IoT (Internet of Things), and smart grids, we want to hear from you!

This position reports to the Director of Engineering for Distribution Automation located in Boise, Idaho.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and grow a high-performing agile software team that values learning and high-quality on-time delivery
• Break down barriers and issues that impact the team’s productivity
• Team mentor, coach, developer, team builder
• Work with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc) company-wide to ensure alignment and synergy
• Know the customer and the technology so you can drive forward the product vision.
• Create and manage project schedules, estimates, budget, forecasts, and purchases

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a software development related field
• 3+ years as a software manager who grows and empowers team
• 3+ years with SDLC, Agile, and Scrum
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and facilitation skills
• Ability to change priorities quickly and lead others through those changes
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams towards task completion
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Experience working in a geographically distributed environment

Preferred:

• 3+ years of project management and/or PMP Certification
• Scrum Master certification
• Knowledge and experience applying Clifton Strengthsfinder to coaching and engaging teams
• Sense of humor

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

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