Sr. Project Manager
About The Position
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. Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex industrial and municipal water treatment projects. In this role, you will manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining strong customer relationships through consistent communication. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in manufacturing processes and water treatment equipment, along with proven experience managing large, complex projects. This role primarily supports the Filter Press product line , with opportunities to support additional product lines including Intake Screens, Aeration, and Disinfection .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments
- Experience managing complex industrial or municipal projects
- PMP certification or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong understanding of water treatment principles and equipment
- Excellent communication skills, including customer-facing and executive-level reporting
- Strong financial and business acumen, including forecasting and margin management
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (Project, Excel, Word)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and mentoring capability
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage technical and financial performance of projects ranging from $100K to $5M , driving profitability and margin
- Lead cross-functional project teams and execution meetings
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
- Provide regular project status updates to internal and executive stakeholders
- Manage complex projects involving multiple manufacturing sites and third-party vendors
- Identify and execute change orders and scope adjustments
- Support sourcing, contract execution, and project handoff from sales
- Mentor junior Project Managers and contribute to team development
Benefits
- paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
