at Xylem in Morton Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.
We’re Hiring for a Associate Regional Product Manager Americas to join our Wastewater Pumping team!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/) !
Job Summary : There has never been a more exciting time to join the Wastewater Pumping team in Xylem! Our tagline to solve water is woven in our DNA, and the dewatering portfolio has a proven history of solving customer challenges through innovation.
Xylem seeks to hire an Associate Product Manager to support (and report to) the Director Product Management Americas with the execution of the business strategy across the geographical regions and meet preset product line goals.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
+ Participate in new product development and assist in the building out the roadmap.
+ Assist the Global Product Manager in fielding technical and customer inquiries, both in the field and online and aid in the development of market driven modifications through participation in voice of customer initiatives.
+ Through collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and the Global Product Manager conduct market and competitor analyses which will be later used to generate forecasts/sale projections.
+ Help identify new market opportunities
+ Collaborate with Research & Development, Sourcing, Operations, and the Global Product Manager to build out and monitor the operations budget.
+ Support the development of promotional materials through the regional marketing teams. This includes product selection software, web content, social media, and other traditional written materials.
+ Support the Regional and Global Product Manager as needed in product training
+ Participate in cross-functional teams to improve or develop processes within the manufacturing plant.
+ Travel as necessary to assist in conducting training, developing key relationships with customers to better drive/influence innovation, and partake in workshops to have supply chain and operational alignment.
+ Contribute to holistic decisions together with operations and R&D regarding customer support claims or special requests.
+ Assist the Global Product Manager in executing and communicating lifecycle changes, such as pricing, phase out strategy and aftermarket support
+ Acts as the department’s liaison to the Engineering and Operations departments involved in product development.
+ Performs all other duties or assignment as directed by the Global Product Manager
+ Specific product areas: Integrated Intelligence submersible pumps- Concertor Intelligent Pumping System, communication gateways, software, and PLC systems.
+ Engage in market intelligence around diverse topics.
Qualifications
+ Engineering distinction (mechanical/electrical/civil) with marketing or product experience
+ Business: relevant project planning experience
+ 1-2 years of experience as a Product specialist or in Project Management or related experience in the water and wastewater industry with a strong emphasis on lift station applications.
+ Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally, necessitating a valid passport.
+ Superior planning, interpersonal, effective communication and multi-tasking skills
+ Ability to facilitate a presentation and technical aptitude of the product/process
+ Microsoft suites of tools with good multi-tasking skills and flexibility to shifting priorities based on business-critical demands
+ Demonstrates good data analytical skills and the ability to solve problems within a collaborative environment
+ Continuous improvement mindset
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience in the water utilities sector and in rotating equipment. Prior product specialist or Project Management experience.
+ Strong presentation skills and written communication skills
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/) Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our 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 analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Salary range:
$70,500.00 – $126,500.00
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 diversity, equity and inclusion 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 embrace diversity and prioritize our employees’ well-being through our DE&I initiatives and 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 reasona