Senior Director - Talent Management

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Global Talent Management Director is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent strategies to build organizational alignment and capabilities strengthen leadership pipelines and foster a culture of growth. This role focuses on optimizing talent identification development and processes globally ensuring the organization remains competitive in an evolving business landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Management

• Design and implement a global talent management strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and drives business success.
• Lead the development of frameworks for talent identification assessment and development.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and manage enterprise critical roles and incumbent talent.
• Establish best practices for highpotential programs and talent reviews.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning

• Manage the Enterprise Talent Review process inclusive of succession and highpotential identification.
• Create and oversee leadership development initiatives to ensure a robust leadership pipeline.
• Monitor the effectiveness of talent development programs and adjust as needed.

Talent & Development Partnering

• Develop and execute soft skill training plans for assigned functions.
• Support functional talent review processes.
• Partner with HR leaders to solicit nominations for development initiatives and programs.

Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track key global talent management metrics including succession adherence internal mobility rates and leadership diversity.
• Provide datadriven insights and recommendations to the executive team to support talentrelated decisionmaking.

Indirect Team Leadership

• Coach and develop a team of two peers to execute talent management strategies effectively.
• Foster a collaborative innovative and highperforming team culture based upon Xylems HighImpact behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
• 10 years of experience in HR with at least 5 years leading a talent management and leadership development function.
• Experience working in a global company and leading enterprise programs.
• Proven expertise in succession planning talent management and leadership development.
• Deep understanding of global workforce trends and cultural differences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate and address talent needs aligned with longterm business objectives.
• Leadership: Skilled in guiding mentoring and inspiring a team.
• Change Agent: Capable of leading organizational change initiatives to enhance talent programs.
• DEI Champion: Strong advocate for inclusive talent management practices.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in interpreting data and translating insights into actionable strategies.

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and reuse. 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.