Director, Customer Excellence

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 Director of Customer Excellence leads strategic and operational initiatives to elevate customer experience across all touchpoints. This role oversees branch support for customer issue resolution sets and enforces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for customer engagement aligns call center resources and drives performance across customer service and operations teams. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a passion for service excellence process optimization and cross-functional collaboration. This role will improve customer satisfaction by designing and deploying resources through optimal organization design with consideration for both centralization and decentralize embedded teams and resources. This role must demonstrate organizational awareness and relationships to allow the leader to engage with teams at the enterprise segment and divisional levels leveraging best practices and strong communities of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Support & Customer Issue Resolution

• Lead regional and branch-level support teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of customer issues.
• Implement escalation protocols and feedback loops to continuously improve service delivery.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for high-impact customer concerns and strategic accounts.

SOP Development & Customer Engagement

• Define and standardize SOPs for customer interactions across service channels (phone email chat field).
• Ensure SOPs reflect best practices in responsiveness empathy and resolution efficiency.
• Train teams on SOP adherence and monitor compliance through audits and feedback.

Call Center Strategy & Resource Alignment

• Align call center staffing technology and workflows with customer demand and business priorities.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance call routing case management and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to ensure call center teams are equipped and supported.

Performance Management & KPIs

• Establish and monitor KPIs for customer service and operations teams including:
  • First Contact Resolution (FCR)
  • Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  • Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  • Average Handle Time (AHT)
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance
  • Escalation Rate
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
• Use data-driven insights to guide performance reviews coaching and continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales Product and Engineering to ensure customer feedback informs product development and service enhancements.
• Lead monthly business reviews (MBRs) long-range planning (LRP) and goal deployment processes (GDP) to align customer excellence with enterprise goals
• Represent the company at industry events and with key stakeholders to promote customer-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Operations or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in customer service leadership preferably in water or industrial services.
• Proven track record in strategic planning team leadership and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with CRM and call center platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

The estimated salary range for this position is $160000 to $200000 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.