Agile Project Leader and Product Owner leading product - centric projects in a Swiss technology company. Engaging in Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies with a focus on stakeholder management.
About the role
- Global Category Product Manager at Xylem, leading strategy for motors and drives portfolio. Focused on innovation, operational performance, and commercial outcomes in the water technology sector.
Responsibilities
- Global ownership of a strategic motors & drives portfolio used across commercial and industrial water applications
- Direct influence on technology direction in areas such as energy efficiency, VFDs, motor standards, and regulatory compliance
- Executive visibility and opportunity to contribute to portfolio investment and M&A decisions
- Define and execute the global product line strategy for motors and drives, aligned with customer needs, technology trends, and regulatory requirements
- Translate market and customer insights into a clear, prioritized product roadmap
- Monitor global market trends including efficiency regulations (e.g., IE/NEMA), electrification, digital integration, and supplier technology roadmaps
- Own revenue, margin, and profitability targets for the motors & drives category
- Develop long-range financial plans and investment strategies to deliver sustainable growth
- Lead pricing, cost, and margin improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering, operations, and procurement
- Provide accurate forecasts and portfolio insights to support global operations and supply planning
- Partner with engineering teams to guide motor and drive technology choices, architectures, and platform strategies
- Support new product development from concept through launch, ensuring strong value propositions
- Evaluate product performance, field issues, and failure analysis to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop compelling value propositions, launch plans, and sales enablement tools
- Deliver product training and technical presentations to internal teams, customers, and partners
- Represent Xylem at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer engagements to reinforce thought leadership
- Lead through influence in a global, matrixed organization with no direct reports
- Align stakeholders across engineering, operations, procurement, sales, and regional product teams
- Provide strategic input on partnerships, supplier strategies, and potential M&A opportunities related to motors and drives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years’ experience in product management, product line management, or category strategy within motors, drives, motion control, or industrial electromechanical systems
- Strong understanding of electric motors, VFDs/drives, efficiency standards, and supplier ecosystems
- Proven ownership of product portfolios with revenue, margin, and lifecycle accountability
- Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business and customer value propositions
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience in water, HVAC, industrial equipment, or adjacent regulated industries preferred
- Continuous improvement mindset and exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or cost-reduction methodologies.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Investment savings plan
- Miscellaneous benefits
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