Project Manager

About the role

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. This Project Manager role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget through detailed analysis, planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination
  • Develop project plans and timelines
  • Monitor and track project progress
  • Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve project issues and risks
  • Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders
• Budget Management
  • Develop and manage project budgets
  • Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget
  • Prepare budget reports and analysis
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Resource Allocation
  • Identify project resource needs
  • Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources
  • Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed
  • Anticipate and address potential resource conflicts
• Project Documentation
  • Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports
  • Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date
  • Organize and store project documents for easy access and reference
• Quality Control
  • Establish quality standards for project deliverables
  • Perform regular quality checks on project deliverables
  • Identify and address any quality issues or concerns
• Risk Management
  • Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation plans
  • Monitor and track identified risks and take appropriate actions to minimize their impact
  • Communicate potential risks to project team members and stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management
  • Identify project stakeholders and their roles
  • Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns or issues
  • Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success
• High Impact Behaviors
  • Commit to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and value diverse perspectives
  • Focus on delivering results with high standards of performance
  • Train and mentor junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience with at least 2 years of exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
• PMP Certification is recommended
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.