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.

 

Valor Water Analytics, a Xylem brand, is revolutionizing the water utility industry by transforming water utility data into financial solutions.  Water utilities face major financial challenges not limited to revenue impacts of conservation and huge infrastructure costs – yet there very little innovation in the water SaaS arena. 

The Role: At Valor, we build intelligent water software products that empower utilities to activate data insights, drive smarter decisions, and optimize system efficiency. As a key contributor to the Product Management Team, you will bridge the business and technical worlds as you develop solutions that our clients love. With your get things done attitude, you will work closely with designers, engineers, and data scientists to “crank out specs”, drive product roadmaps, and deliver projects on time and budget. You thrive in startup-like environments, and are adept in prioritizing activities to drive optimal business results. You enjoy creative problem solving, and are able to foster engagement with early adopters. You have innate curiosity, and understand what is necessary to create value for clients. You are passionate about using your knowledge to evolve product strategy and improve product success, which in turn drives Valor’s business success.

 

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage vision and roadmap for select Valor products and guide development from conception to launch
• Identify market opportunities and contribute to product strategy
• Understand client needs and gather product requirements
• Engage closely with engineering and data science counterparts to determine technical implementation methods and schedule
• Deliver continuous iteration of product based on client feedback
• Participate/assist in sprint and release planning
• Participate/assist in testing activities
• Travel as needed

 

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a product management role with a focus on software products and technologies
• Ability to write clear product requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong Team Player
• Plus if you have worked with software products that are used by utilities
• Plus if you have UX/UI experience

 Additional Information: 

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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