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Service Manager

Xylem


Job Location:

Rockford, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Service Manager will be responsible for providing tactical and strategic level management and leadership to fieldservice professionals at a larger site and/or multiple locations with responsibility for attraction retention engagementperformance and development. This role is involved in setting department budgets managing to expenses is actively involved inworkforce planning expected to address/resolve employee relations issues and translates customer requirements into workforceplans and objectives. This role creates onsite visibility into KPIs and metrics and can provide input into metrics to management has2nd level leadership capability effectively applies all technical and operational requirements and actively leverages region wideresources and partners with all stakeholders to ensure successful customer and business outcomes. This role also ensures productsystem and water quality and is responsible for monitoring/maintaining appropriate inventory levels for complex or multiple sites.


We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions health dental vision investment savingsplan and additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Create and maintain safe working environment and culture within the organization
Take care of company property
Defines and drives (proactive) customer management employee management safety management interpersonalrelationship and leadership skills
Demonstrates high impact culture through innovation accountability and empowerment
Is agile in responding quickly to customer issues
Operational and strategic management
Autonomy to make decisions that impact divisional and cross-functional / commercial span of control
Ensures cost/revenue support the financial goals of the P&L
Provides proactive direction to commercial teams to ensure service center objectives are achieved
May provide direct supervisor to sales and other commercial colleagues
Demonstrates leadership behaviors across organizational boundaries of candid communication collaboration developingpeople embracing DEI and innovation

Travel Requirements:
Some travel required
20%-80% travel depending on division & location (overnight stays away from home)

Driving Requirements:
Driver Application for Employment
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Forms:
o Driver Disclosure and Release
o Employee Applicant Drug and Alcohol Statement
o FMCSA Certificate of Awareness
o Driver Certificate of Violations
o Driver Statement of On Duty Hours Road Test
o Copy of Drivers License
o Copy of Medical Certificate

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree strongly preferred; or equivalent military experience; or applicable industry equivalent experience in lieu
of degree


Experience Requirements:
Ability to obtain all required customer clearances (TWIC DISA etc.)
Industrial or commercial process water experience required
Clean driving record
5 to 7 years of technical work experience or 3 years of industry specific experience
Combined with 3 years of leadership/management experience

Skill Requirements:
Proficiency with computers and business software such as Microsoft Office Skype Oracle/SAP cloud-based solutions
People management
Ability to communicate up/down/across
Ability to lead and motivate teams
Demonstrates critical thinking and complex troubleshooting in order to guide and advise team members and customers
Ability to defuse situations at a customer or internal issue.

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.

At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation


Required Experience:

Manager


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Discover Flygt's innovative submersible pump solutions for various applications, including wastewater, mining, and more. As a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps, Flygt offers reliable and efficient products for your pumping needs. Learn more at Xylem US.

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