Sr. Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

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.

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Facilitation
• + Facilitate sessions and workshops with product teams and stakeholders for VOCs, project planning/ scoping, timeline and budget development
• Project Planning and Strategy
• + Identify project goals and objectives + Develop detailed project plans and timelines + Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans + Create project budget and track expenses
• Resource Management
• + Identify project resource needs and allocate resources accordingly + Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed + Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient resource allocation + Identify and resolve any resource conflicts
• Collaboration
• + Work with leaders to research new topics, analyze data, and provide insights to improve products + Create and manage a framework to drive collaboration with finance, project, marketing, and operational leaders + Provide support to the team for requested tasks, proactively organizing tasks, communicating and developing next steps.
• Processes and Practices
• + Refine and implement processes for operations and project management such as collaboration framework, global rollouts, roadmap governance, product lifecycle management, innovation, sustainability, budgeting, efficiency, speed to market and framework for lifecycle services transformation. + Lead the organization in development and adoption of the refined and newly developed process
• Initiative Management
• + Lead project team meetings and ensure tasks are completed on time + Manage initiatives end-to-end including initiative plans, scope, budget, timeline, risk, development, testing, marketing, launch and continuous improvement + Focus on coordination of resources, managing critical paths and adjusting to new developments + Analyze and identify potential short- and long-term risks to then implement mitigations to support the project’s scope, schedule and budget •Quality Control•+ Develop and implement project quality control measures + Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards + Conduct quality reviews and implement corrective actions + Communicate quality standards and expectations to project team •Systems and Tools•+ Lead the organization in the continuous improvement of tools and templates used for operations and initiative management like Jira, Miro etc.

• Monitoring and Reporting
• + Create high impact meeting agendas and presentations with business insights for executives and leadership + Monitor portfolio performance and organizational progress by implementing, monitoring, and reporting on product / portfolio profitability, customer data, and organizational maturity metrics.

+ Identify, develop and implement key performance indicators for operations and initiative management + Lead reporting and communication for recurring reviews. + Lead the development and implementation of dashboard reporting to stakeholders and leadership + Conduct reviews with the global product managers to validate the project is meeting the marketing requirements

• Stakeholder Management
• + Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders + Communicate project goals and progress to stakeholders + Manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns + Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project requirements + Ensure stakeholder feedback is incorporated into project plans

• High Impact Behaviors:

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Continuous Professional Development:

Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking 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.

• Capabilities
• _:_•+ Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate between technical and commercial topics.

+ Collaboration and influencing skills across diverse, global groups. + Relationships building with Division Leaders, Commercial teams, Global Product Management, Product Marketing, Operations, Finance, Sales and IT. + Documentation and publishing skills like PowerPoint presentations and graphics. + Data organization, analysis and reporting skill including excel and Power BI.

• Key Relationships:

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External:

_ Appropriate Professional Associations, Vendors + _

Internal:

_ Finance, Product Management, Regional Teams, IT, Marketing, Sales, etc.

• Qualifications
• :•+ A bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Product Management, or a related field + 5 years’ of relevant work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data. + Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Project Online, Jira, MS Project). + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional teams. + Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Experience in developing and implementing project management strategies and plans. + Knowledge of risk management and project scheduling techniques. + PMP certification is a plus. + Product Development experience is a plus.

• Day in life
• _Physical Demands_ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions _._ + Light lifting (40-45 pounds), office environment + Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility. _Work Environment_ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. +

Office:

Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements. +

Travel:

As required to fulfill the duties listed above (