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.

 

The Role: Xylem seeks to hire a Program Manager, New Product Development, who will be responsible for leading and delivering NPD programs on time and budget in the U.S., communicating closely with key stakeholders, supporting NPD portfolio management and continuously improving NPD and Project Management process and methodology within the Xylem organization.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery of NPD projects/ programs through Stage & Gate process.
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders (i.e. Business Unit Leaders) on program status, risks and resource needs, and continuously improve program management practices
• Apply project leadership skills to manage critical paths, develop timely countermeasures and build, influence and lead cross-functional teams to execute plans
• Engage and support portfolio and enterprise resource managements by utilizing Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) tool (i.e. Project Web Application) and methods
• Adopt best practices & methodology (i.e. Agile) in software or firmware developments
• Work closely with the global PMO team (outside U.S.), and engage & support NPD process improvements & trainings

  

Additional Responsibilities:

 

• Facilitate and mentor project teams in preparation of Gate reviews to senior leaders
• Plan and deliver NPD trainings to AWS cross-functions in North America
• Support Value Optimized Design (VOD) initiatives and programs in AWS

  

Key Relationships:

• Internal:
  • The position will work closely with the PM team in Montecchio, Italy in terms of NPD process and programs
  • This position will have frequent interactions with key stakeholders across functions in NA, and globally

 

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant New Product Development project/ program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

•    PMP certification preferred

• Experience with Stage & Gate Process and Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) tool (Project Web Application) preferred

• Experience with Electronics and/or software/ firmware developments preferred

• BS Engineering with MBA or master degree preferred

 

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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