Hybrid Global Category Product Manager

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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

Job title

Global Category Product Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$130,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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