Xylem · 7 hours ago
Project Manager – New Product Introduction & Custom Pump
Pewaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/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 Product & Project Manager for Custom Pump ETO business is responsible for driving product lifecycle performance and leading project execution from concept through delivery, ensuring custom pump solutions meet customer expectations and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Own the product portfolio and lifecycle strategy for custom pump and engineered solutions in alignment with Xylem growth, margin, and sustaining objectives
Define product value propositions and clear use-case definitions based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
Translate customer, market, and field insights into prioritized product requirements, roadmaps, and investment decisions
Lead product lifecycle management initiatives, including: Design‑to‑cost, margin expansion, and complexity reduction, Reliability, quality, and manufacturability, Product Standardization, Risk mitigation and lifecycle planning
Partner with commercial, marketing, and sales teams to support pricing strategies, product positioning
Maintain accountability for product business performance, including profitability, cost targets, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction
Lead product enhancement, cost‑out, and sustainment for ETO products
Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to identify, prioritize, and execute design changes that improve performance, reliability, lead time, and total cost
Ensure products comply with applicable industry standards and internal Xylem design and quality guidelines
Drive data‑based decisions using warranty trends, field performance, service feedback, and customer input to improve long‑term product health
Lead execution of engineered‑to‑order custom pump projects and approved product evolution initiatives from scope definition through delivery and close‑out
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation to ensure project execution
Coordinate cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, service) to meet technical, cost, and delivery commitments
Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and expectation management
Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and supply chain risks
Promote continuous improvement in project execution, cross‑functional handoffs, and overall customer experience
Balance short‑term project delivery priorities with long‑term product and portfolio objectives
Facilitate design reviews, decision forums, and trade‑off discussions to align technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders
Align engineering and operational priorities with product strategy, customer commitments, and capacity constraints
Support readiness for product updates and sustained offerings, including documentation, training, and internal communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
5+ years of experience in product management, program/project management, or a hybrid product‑program management role within engineered industrial products
Experience with engineered‑to‑order (ETO), configurable, or custom product portfolios
Demonstrated experience managing product lifecycle, sustainment, cost reduction, or portfolio optimization initiatives
Strong customer‑facing communication skills with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams through influence
Proficiency in project, and lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP, MS Project or equivalent)
Preferred
Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial equipment preferred
PMP certification preferred; product management or Lean/Six Sigma training is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
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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