Strategic Growth Initiatives (m/f/d) – 3x26 Project Lead

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 global leader in water technology, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. Through innovation, smart infrastructure, and advanced analytics, we help communities and industries transport, treat, analyze, and efficiently use water.

At Xylem Water Solutions, collaboration, sustainability, and technological excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our teams are empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that create real-world impact.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Project Lead (m/f/d) -Strategic Growth Initiatives to support strategic initiatives and strengthen our project execution capabilities.

The Role

Xylem is executing a bold commercial transformation to achieve $3B in Water Infrastructure revenues by 2026—our 3x26 vision. We are seeking a dynamic, commercially focused leader to serve as the Project Manager for Strategic Growth Initiatives. This role will lead the planning and execution of high-impact growth programs, with a strong emphasis on sales acceleration, market expansion, and commercial enablement.
The scope of this role spans direct sales, channel partners, digital solutions, and aftermarket services, ensuring that all commercial pathways are aligned and optimized to deliver strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the 3x26 growth initiatives , from strategic planning through execution, ensuring alignment with corporate revenue targets.
• Drive commercial impact by identifying and activating growth levers such as market development, channel optimization, sales enablement, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee initiatives across direct sales, channel partners, digital solutions, and aftermarket services to ensure cohesive execution and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, and Operations to ensure integrated execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and manage program governance, reporting cadence, and executive-level communications to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and milestones, proactively addressing risks and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
• Champion a culture of agility, innovation, and performance across all workstreams and project teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, with a strong emphasis on commercial initiatives and cross-functional leadership.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-year strategic programs in a matrixed or global organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in product management, sales operations, go-to-market strategy, or commercial transformation.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of sustainability and infrastructure markets is a plus.

Why Join Xylem

• Work on projects that support critical water infrastructure and sustainability
• High-impact role with strong organizational visibility
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization
• Autonomy paired with strong leadership support
• competitive total rewards package that supports employee wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, tailored to local market practice

For questions about this position, please contact Ward Barbar, Talent Acquisition Partner, Europe, at +49 172 6976222.

Everyone is Welcome

Xylem is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals feel a sense of belonging — regardless of nationality, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For us, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than policies or programs — they are fundamental to our culture and a key driver of long-term innovation and success.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.