We’re Hiring for a Product Owner!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Product Owner for digital solutions, in the wastewater network space, is responsible for realizing delivery of the product roadmap, enabling water utilities to better meet today’s as well as tomorrow’s challenges. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Works with product manager to document and shape high level entries in the roadmap.
• Works with engineering to translate business requirements from the high level down to plan and objectives.
• Manages a prioritized backlog and provides transparency on status to all stakeholders.
• Champions and meaningfully contributes to Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Defines software release plan and scope with appropriate leads.
• Inspires and motivates the development teams to deliver innovative and exciting solutions with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Acts as an ambassador for the product internally and externally, and as the primary technical contact for queries related to the product.
• Works with key stakeholders across the company to ensure successful product releases.
• Partner on Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Work with user experience teams to generate an in-depth understanding of user requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience working in a Product Owner role working with software requirements and modern software technologies.
• Proven track record of managing successful product launches throughout their lifecycle.
• Solid experience with Agile software development practices
• Skilled at directing and motivating software development teams

• Able to work with user groups, conduct surveys, incorporate voice of customer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident, experienced presenter
• Skilled at working collaboratively and effectively with cross functional teams.
• Kindness and empathy towards customers and colleagues – we deeply value our culture!
• Experience with solutions that focus on optimizing operations of already deployed infrastructure/assets.
• Knowledge of water industry specific software applications aimed at wastewater in particular.
• Training and/or certification as a professional scrum product owner (PSPO) or as a certified scrum product owner (CSPO)
• Jira experience
• Familiarity and/or experience with user research (foundational/discovery methodologies, usability studies, persona development, etc.)

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000 to $129,000 plus bonus. At Xylem, it is not typical for an individual to start at the top end of the range for the role however compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We offer a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.