Global Category Product Manager
Xylem
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
product managementcategory strategyelectric motorsVFDsefficiency standardslifecycle accountabilityLeanSix Sigmafinancial planningnew product development
Soft Skills
executive communicationstakeholder managementcollaborationinfluencecontinuous improvementmarket analysiscustomer insightsstrategic thinkingpresentation skillsvalue proposition development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in businessMBAadvanced degree