Project Manager

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.

The role:

Xylem is seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Project Manager to join our team in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) where there is a plant of over 800 employees.

The successful candidate will support delivery of transformational change and quality improvement within and across local systems. The proven ability to work in a cross-cutting multi-organizational setting to facilitate service-specific and wider organizational change is vital as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as is demonstrable experience of project management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for on-time /within budget delivery of projects through Stage & Gate process;
• Responsible for the delivery of VAVE projects;
• Be the ‘go-to’ person and effectively communicate with key stakeholders at all levels on project status, risks and resource needs;
• Apply project leadership skills to manage critical paths, build, influence and lead cross-functional teams to execute project plans;
• Manage risks and escalate issues in time to develop countermeasures and mitigation plans;
• Help to support and continuously improve project management practices;
• Work closely with the global PMO team, and engage & support process improvements & trainings;
• Be open-minded to adopting best practices & methodology (i.e. Agile) in software or firmware developments;

Requirements:

• 3+ Years of project-related experience in the management of projects in a structured manufacturing company.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other related fields, as minimum.
• Good spoken and written English 
• Fluent in Italian
• PMP certification is a plus
• International experience is a plus as the knowledge of the stage & gate process or Agile

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Value based decision making
• Process improvement mindset
• Result oriented
• Prioritization and planning attitude
• Customer focus

Location: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)

Contract: full-time, permanent

Smart working: 2 days per week

Travel: between 25% - 30%

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.