Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – Treatment Segment, Herford / Günzburg

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.

Xylem is a leading global provider of innovative water technologies, committed to delivering sustainable solutions for the water and wastewater industry.

Our company develops state-of-the-art pumps, intelligent monitoring and control systems, and digital solutions that enable efficient water use.

With a strong global network and a clear focus on sustainability, we help combat water scarcity, modernize infrastructure, and provide communities around the world with access to clean water.

High-Tech combined with High-Quality and exceptional customer proximity are the hallmarks of the way we do business.

To further strengthen our team in Germany, we are looking for dedicated and reliable team players who are eager to make an impact.

We are currently seeking a Treatment Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – Herford / Günzburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional product development projects from concept through successful market launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the Xylem Product Development (XPD) process.
• Manage new product development, value engineering, and localization initiatives within the Treatment portfolio, coordinating activities across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables, while ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, develop business cases, monitor project performance, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with global stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and effectively manage competing priorities in a matrix organization.
• Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and key decisions to leadership, contributing to the continued growth and innovation of the Treatment business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Several years of project management experience within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or product development environment.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects and leading cross functional teams.
• Experience in new product development and/or R&D project management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, business case development, and risk management.
• A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or related industrial sectors is an advantage.
• Fluent English skills; German language skills are beneficial.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as required (up to approximately 25%).

Flexibility to travel internationally as required (up to approximately 25%).

Why Join Xylem?

• Competitive compensation package, including a performance-based annual bonus
• 30 days of annual leave
• Flat hierarchies and an open-door culture that empowers employees to work with autonomy and ownership
• Capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
• Comprehensive onboarding program and regular feedback discussions to support your professional development
• Internal and external training opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role
• The opportunity to work in a truly international environment alongside colleagues from around the world
• Attractive bike and e-bike leasing program
• On-site cafeteria offering convenient meal options
• Complimentary beverages
• A variety of opportunities to engage in social and community initiatives

The minimum salary for this position is 67.000€ / year + Bonus. Depending on qualifications and professional experience, a higher salary is possible.

Everyone is Welcome At Xylem, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of nationality, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For us, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is more than a policy. It is an essential part of our culture, our values, and the way we work.

We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation, strengthen collaboration, and drive sustainable long-term growth for our employees, customers, and communities worldwide.

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.

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Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?

Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive.

Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

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