Director, Data Management and Analytics

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 ROLE:

Xylem is seeking a Director Data Management and Analytics to lead the enterprise strategy for data architecture data integration governance and advanced analytics. This leader will shape and execute the vision for managing data as a strategic asset and enabling the organizations AI & Analytics objectives. The Director will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure data is discoverable trusted compliant and positioned to accelerate digital transformation.

In this role you will oversee the design and delivery of certified data models reports and dashboards while building and mentoring high-performing teams across data engineering business intelligence and analytics.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture

Define and implement enterprise-wide data management strategies aligned to Xylems business goals technology roadmap and AI & Analytics objectives
Design and maintain scalable reusable data architecture supporting cross-functional use cases
Ensure seamless data integration across the application landscape

Data Governance & Quality

Establish and manage data governance policies processes and standards
Implement data profiling cleansing validation and reconciliation practices
Define and monitor KPIs to ensure data accuracy consistency trust and reliability
Ensure metadata management cataloging and lineage transparency

Analytics Enablement & Delivery

Design and develop certified data models for use by citizen developers
Develop scalable user-friendly certified reports and dashboards
Translate business requirements into operational analytics capabilities
Partner with Program Management to align and deliver target AI & Analytics outcomes

Security Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Implement scalable security architectures enforcing least-privilege access
Ensure regulatory compliance across data handling and analytics platforms
Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to mitigate enterprise risk

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build lead and mentor high-performing data engineering BI and analytics teams
Foster a culture of innovation continuous improvement and data literacy
Partner with IT cybersecurity compliance and business leaders to ensure data initiatives are aligned and fully integrated
Perform additional duties as required based on organizational needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Information Technology or related field
10 years of experience in data management and analytics roles including 5 years in leadership positions
Expertise in data modeling architecture ETL and analytics
Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern data tools (Azure Data Factory Databricks Power BI)

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.