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 AI Business Partner is part of the AI Solutions & Impact team and partners with Xylem segments and functions to identify, prioritize and deploy AI use cases. This role requires business process experience, working across internal stakeholders, interfacing with AI engineering team and serving as internal advocate for AI. This role will partner closely with respective members of the AI Champions Network, fellow AI Business Partners and the AI development team.
Core Responsibilities:
• Serve as the liaison to business segments and functions, translating AI priorities into operational plans and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Support the AI Champions Network as a strategic change engine, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and segment-specific needs. Build capability, foster engagement, and ensure the network is aligned with enterprise AI priorities
• Equip AI Champions with tools to be effective, including training and other resources.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and AI development team to prioritize and sequence initiatives based on business impact.
• Facilitate intake and discovery sessions with business leaders to identify high value use cases.
• Assess and develop business readiness for AI deployments, including change readiness and enablement planning.
• Own the business value realization plan for AI initiatives, including KPIs tied to revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational efficiency
• Act as a thought partner to segments and functions on AI strategy and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement of the AI operating model based on business feedback and outcomes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 5-10 years of experience in business transformation, digital strategy, or enterprise technology leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading and supporting cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies, business applications, and change management principles.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
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
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