Xylem Inc

Project Manager

Xylem Inc$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or related field
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, MS Teams, Excel, Dynamics AX, SAP)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans and timelines
  • Monitor and track project progress
  • Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve project issues and risks
  • Develop and manage project budgets
  • Create and maintain project documentation, including charters and schedules
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans

Benefits

  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Opportunities for collaboration and teamwork
  • Focus on results-driven performance
Full Job Description


Job Summary:
The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This position involves managing client expectations, conducting detailed analyses of project performance, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing project plans. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to address project issues, perform risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Coordination
• Develop project plans and timelines
• Monitor and track project progress
• Coordinate with project team members and stakeholders
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders

Budget Management
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget
• Prepare budget reports and analysis
• Identify cost saving opportunities

Resource Allocation
• Identify project resource needs
• Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources
• Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed
• Anticipate and address potential resource conflicts

Project Documentation
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date
• Organize and store project documents for easy access and reference

Quality Control
• Establish quality standards for project deliverables
• Perform regular quality checks on project deliverables
• Identify and address any quality issues or concerns

Risk Management
• Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation plans
• Monitor and track identified risks and take appropriate actions to minimize their impact
• Communicate potential risks to project team members and stakeholders

Stakeholder Management
• Identify project stakeholders and their roles
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address any concerns or issues
• Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.

High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field with at least 2 years experience.
High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, MS Teams, Excel, Dynamics AX, SAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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About Xylem Inc

Xylem is a water technology company that designs and manufactures innovative solutions to meet the world's water needs. They provide water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in more than 150 countries and has a workforce of over 17,000 employees. The company was spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.
Learn more about Xylem Inc
Size
17,300 employees
Market Cap
$19.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$254 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
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