VP and General Manager, Residential and Industrial

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: The VP General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership strategy and performance of the business unit. This role holds full accountability for profit and loss (P&L) operational execution market growth and organizational capability ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while delivering sustainable financial results. The VP/GM will lead cross-functional teams across sales operations product management finance and HR to drive revenue growth operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This leader plays a critical role in shaping market strategy developing talent and ensuring the organization is positioned to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the business unit aligned with corporate priorities.
• Identify growth opportunities including new markets products and partnerships.
• Translate strategy into clear operational and financial plans.
• Own full P&L responsibility including revenue growth margin improvement and cost management.
• Deliver annual operating plan targets and long-term financial commitments.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics to ensure performance and accountability
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes productivity and customer delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure operational alignment across supply chain service delivery and product lifecycle management.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to expand market share and strengthen customer relationships.
• Lead key customer engagements and strategic account relationships.
• Monitor industry trends competitor activity and market dynamics.
• Build develop and lead a high-performing leadership team and establish a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation.
• Partner closely with corporate functions including finance HR operations and product management.
• Represent the business unit in executive leadership forums.
• Ensure alignment between business unit priorities and enterprise initiatives.
• Exemplify our high impact behaviors and foster a culture of empowerment innovation and accountability.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience including prior General Manager responsibility with full P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership across commercial operations and product management functions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functionally in a commercial environment with strong collaboration skills strategic mindset and business acumen
• Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility and delivering business growth
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex global or regional environments with the ability to develop talent
• Organizational capability and leadership pipeline strength
• Strong strategic thinking combined with operational execution strong financial and operational management
• Executive communication and stakeholder influence
• Change leadership and transformation capability
• Achievement of operating plan commitments and market share expansion and customer satisfaction
• Operational efficiency and performance improvement

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role the working environment is primarily hybrid office-based with occasional exposure to the shop facilities and potential field elements in municipal or industrial water or wastewater facilities which may include weather extremities use of PPE exposure to hazardous material or loud noises. The physical demands may include but not limited to regular sitting standing lifting up to 25 addition in this role travel may be required domestic and internationally up to 25-40%.

At Xylem we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation marital status medical conditions or disability genetic information age or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the worlds water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used conserved and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move treat analyze monitor and return water to the environment in public utility industrial residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolioofsmart metering network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

The salary range for this position is $275000 to $325000 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.