Intern, M&A Integration

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to support Xylem’s inorganic growth through hands-on involvement in M&A integration strategy and process development. This role will focus on helping Xylem build a repeatable, enterprise-wide integration management approach.

The intern will work directly with the Segment M&A Leader and collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the company. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to real-world M&A integration beyond financial analysis—focusing instead on operational, cultural, and strategic execution.

Integration Process Design & Documentation

• Develop a standardized M&A integration process that can be adopted across Xylem, including phases, milestones, templates, and decision frameworks. Map and document existing integration workflows used in various segments; identify best practices and gaps.
• Create user-friendly process guides, toolkits, and training materials for Xylem teams.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Communications, and commercial teams to gather integration requirements and pain points.
• Assist in designing a centralized Integration Management Office (IMO) support model.
• Support development of integration governance, roles/responsibilities, and communication plans.

M&A Data & Insights

• Conduct analysis on past integrations to identify patterns, lessons learned, and key drivers of success.
• Benchmark integration processes against industry standards.
• Prepare internal presentations summarizing insights for senior leadership.
• Operational Support
• Support active integration projects as needed, including meeting coordination, action tracking, synergy discussions, and project documentation.
• Help prepare leadership updates and dashboards to track integration progress.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, HR, Operations Management, Strategy, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about corporate M&A and integration execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or prior experience in M&A, corporate strategy, consulting, project management, or process design.
• Experience creating process maps, templates, or training materials.
• Comfort working with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams--

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to real-world M&A integration activities at a global scale.
• Skill development in process design, stakeholder engagement, and program management.
• Experience translating business strategy into operational execution.
• Mentorship from seasoned M&A professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to a foundational enterprise capability with long-term organizational impact.

Why This Internship Matters

This intern will help shape how all of Xylem learns, sees, and executes M&A integration, building a repeatable playbook that strengthens the company’s ability to scale inorganic growth and deliver on strategy.

The hourly rate for interns varies based on major, year in school, and location, with an average range between $20.00 to $30.00 per hour.

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.