Product Manager

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.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Product Manager to manage a portfolio of specialty pump products across the full product lifecycle. This role defines product roadmaps, evaluates product performance, and drives data informed decisions aligned with customer needs and business objectives. The Product Manager partners with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality teams to support effective execution across product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Market Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product roadmaps aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and portfolio priorities.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to inform product strategy and positioning.
• Synthesize voice‑of‑customer input, field feedback, and performance data to guide product priorities and improvements.

New Product Development & Lifecycle Execution

• Drive and prioritize product requirements, business rationale, and commercial inputs for new product development.
• Partner with Engineering and Project teams to translate product requirements into executable development plans.
• Own new product launches, including documentation, sales enablement inputs, and post‑launch performance monitoring.

Portfolio & Lifecycle Management

• Own product lifecycle management activities, including enhancements, rationalization, and phase‑out planning.
• Monitor and assess portfolio health using sales, margin, inventory, quality, and customer metrics.
• Recommend actions to optimize portfolio performance and customer value, including investment, maintenance, or end‑of‑life decisions.
• Maintain accurate product master data, specifications, and lifecycle status across systems.

Commercial & Compliance

• Drive pricing decisions by providing product analysis and commercial inputs aligned with product strategy.
• Support commercial planning activities through contributing product inputs to forecasting and performance reviews.
• Act as a product subject matter expert and support internal and external product training and enablement.
• Ensure products comply with applicable regulatory and quality standards in partnership with Quality and Compliance teams.

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical commercial roles.
• Experience independently managing products or defined portions of a product portfolio across the product lifecycle.
• Ability to use customer, market, and performance data to support prioritization and trade‑off decisions.
• Experience supporting pricing analysis, forecasting, and portfolio performance reviews.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel required, including customer visits, field ride‑alongs, internal collaboration, and support for product launches, training, and key commercial activities.

Desirable Attributes:

• Solid technical foundation in mechanical systems and fluid handling technologies, including specialty or low‑to‑medium volume products.
• Customer‑focused, proactive problem solver with a structured approach to decision‑making.
• Experience translating customer and market insights into product requirements, roadmaps, or enhancement plans.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience supporting global product portfolios and working across regional market requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values innovation and technical excellence.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Help shape the future of our specialty pump portfolio.

The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 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. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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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.