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As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperatingin 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.\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a customer-focused Project Manager to lead the execution of complex industrial and engineered product projects from order handoff through successful customer delivery.\nIn this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and finance. You will own project scope, schedule, financial performance, and risk management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations.\nThis position is ideal for a proactive project leader who enjoys balancing customer relationships, technical problem solving, business outcomes, and operational execution.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead Project Execution\nManage multiple customer projects simultaneously through the full project lifecycle.\nDevelop project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and execution strategies.\nMonitor scope, schedule, cost, and quality to ensure successful delivery.\nDrive issue resolution and remove obstacles that impact project performance.\nPartner with Customers\nServe as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.\nBuild strong customer relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.\nConduct project reviews and provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders.\nEnsure customer requirements and contractual obligations are met.\nOwn Project Financial Performance\nManage project budgets, revenue forecasts, and margin performance.\nMonitor financial health throughout the project lifecycle.\nIdentify scope changes and lead change-order discussions with customers.\nProvide leadership with accurate project forecasts and executive-level updates.\nManage Risk and Drive Results\nIdentify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive corrective actions.\nFacilitate cross-functional project meetings and decision-making.\nEscalate critical issues appropriately while maintaining customer confidence.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution and customer satisfaction.\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.\n5+ years of experience managing projects within manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, automation, water technology, energy, or related industries.\nExperience managing customer-facing projects with responsibility for schedule, scope, and budget.\nStrong understanding of project financials, forecasting, and margin management.\nExperience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPMP certification or formal project management training.\nExperience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.\nExperience managing contract-based customer projects.\nKnowledge of risk management, change management, and project controls.\nEngineering or technical product background.\nSuccess in This Role\nSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:\nStrong business acumen and financial ownership.\nAbility to influence and lead without direct authority.\nConfidence communicating with customers and executive leadership.\nA proactive, solution-oriented mindset.\nStrong organizational and prioritization skills.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nWhy Join Us\nLead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success.\nPartner with engineering, operations, and commercial teams on complex technical solutions.\nGain visibility with senior leadership through ownership of high-impact projects.\nOpportunity for growth into Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or Operations Leadership roles\nJoin 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; wherewe recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.\nAt Xylem, you'llnot 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.\nPlease 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 providingreasonable accommodationsto enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modifythis job description and assign additionalduties as needed. 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