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Xylem Project Manager in Holland, Michigan

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Project Manager manages key client projects for the supply and installation of process and waste water systems for industries including pharmaceutical, microelectronics, power, and oil and gas.

Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. This includes setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring and summarizing progress of project as well as preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project. The Project Manager will work with teams of designers, engineers, financial partners, and installation contractors to ensure project and financial success.

What we can offer you

Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits package.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment

  • Generous retirement saving plan

  • Flexible time off

  • Career progression and development plans

  • Company wellness, rewards and recognition, and employee discount programs

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Direct and contribute to overall health & execution of a project scope: deliverables, timeline and budget

  • Customer interface throughout execution of project

  • Responsible for technical and financial aspects of projects

  • Regularly reports projects and status to project stakeholders

  • Leading/facilitating/conducting team meetings for Project execution

  • Analyze financial health of project; medium to high complexity project

  • Advanced product knowledge and application

  • Collaborate in resource selection; facilitate technical review of systems

  • Identify and develop risk and mitigation plans on projects

  • Identify change opportunities and negotiate change orders

  • Understand execution strategy and planning; contract interpretation

Organization Impact:

  • Drive schedule attainment

  • Meet project/customer requirements

  • Margin attainment; customer satisfaction

  • Identify continuous improvement activities

  • Ensure contractual obligations are met

Position Requirements

  • PMP Certification or previous work experience

  • BA/BS degree - technical

  • 3-10 years experience in Project Management, planning or manufacturing

  • Identify and solve problems

  • Candid and timely communication

  • Advanced understanding of ERP system

  • Advanced understanding of MS Office (project, word, excel)

  • Excellent organizational skills;

  • Provide executive level summaries using sound judgement on when escalation should happen

  • Strong communication skills oral and written

  • Drive project financial performance(forecasting, revenue, margin)

Additional Details

  • Works independently without direct supervision

  • Ability to lead teams

  • Travel Requirements – 10%

  • Target Salary Range 100,000-120,000

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

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