What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Electric Metrology position at Xylem?
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.
The Role: The Director, Electric Product Management leads Xylem’s Electric strategy, driving profitable growth and innovation across global product lines. This role owns the full product lifecycle — from roadmap definition to market launch and end-of-life — while ensuring customer-centric solutions and industry leadership. As a highly visible leader, you will represent Xylem’s vision externally, foster a culture of innovation internally, and deliver measurable impact to communities across North America.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Roadmap
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 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.
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 reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
The Role: The Director, Electric Product Management leads Xylem’s Electric strategy, driving profitable growth and innovation across global product lines. This role owns the full product lifecycle — from roadmap definition to market launch and end-of-life — while ensuring customer-centric solutions and industry leadership. As a highly visible leader, you will represent Xylem’s vision externally, foster a culture of innovation internally, and deliver measurable impact to communities across North America.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and execute global product strategy and roadmap.
- Lead a high-performing team in developing positioning, value propositions, and launch plans.
- Translate customer insights and market trends into actionable product development priorities.
- Develop pricing strategies and margin targets.
- Partner with sales and marketing to drive adoption and revenue growth.
- Monitor competitive landscape and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Oversee product lifecycle from launch to discontinuation.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and optimize product lines.
- Ensure timely, well-resourced product launches with supporting materials.
- Represent Xylem at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
- Drive thought leadership through white papers, presentations, and internal and external communications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to build compelling value propositions.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
- Drive industry confidence as a key senior leader of Xylem Electric
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in product management, electric utilities or related fields.
- Strong background in pricing, lifecycle management, and competitive analysis.
- Experience with AI-driven integration or digital transformation.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams across North America; up to 35% travel required.
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 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.
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 reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation