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 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 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.
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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:
Bachelor’s 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 lbs. In 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 world’s 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 portfolio of smart 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 $275,000 to $325,000 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.
At Xylem, you'll 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.
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