Xylem · 1 hour ago
Director, Product Management, Utility Services
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. The Director of Product Management for Utility Services will define and execute the global product strategy, manage product lifecycle, and foster an inclusive high-performance culture focused on quality and employee development.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the global product strategy and multi-year roadmap, including new product development, value improvements, introductions, and phase-outs
Develop business cases for product positioning, pricing, and value propositions to guide development and marketing
Collaborate with Vertical Marketing to create regional launch plans and content that enable sales and thought leadership
Lead the XPD process, ensuring customer and market needs are reflected in product requirements and business cases
Conduct market research, Voice of Customer (VOC) activities, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions
Own global product sales and margin plans; monitor performance and implement corrective actions when needed
Provide strategic pricing guidelines across markets
Identify opportunities to maximize profitability through value engineering and portfolio optimization
Manage products from launch through end-of-life, ensuring competitiveness in cost, features, and pricing
Drive product launches in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Operations, ensuring timely execution and resource alignment
Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to inform lifecycle decisions
Ensure product offerings align with brand values
Develop and validate compelling value propositions through research and VOC
Contribute to thought leadership through content creation (e.g., white papers) and participation in industry events
Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, and employee development
Build and develop a strong team through effective hiring, coaching, and succession planning
Promote health, safety, and customer-centric behaviors across the organization
Assess complex situations and make decisions aligned with organizational goals
Communicate vision and expectations clearly; actively listen and encourage input
Mentor and create opportunities for professional growth, fostering a culture of continuous learning
Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales) and external stakeholders (consultants, contractors, distributors, end users)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or MBA (or equivalent)
5–10 years of product management experience in industrial equipment; pump industry experience preferred
Proven ability to manage portfolios of $50M+
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
Willingness to travel internationally and domestically (up to 50%)
Preferred
Green Belt Certification
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
10001+ employees
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Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Matt Latino
VP, Finance and Segment CFO Americas, Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions
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