Director, PMO – WI Operations

Xylem

. Establish and lead the WI Operations PMO for the Americas .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading PMO governance, portfolio prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration and accountability across cross-functional teams. Proficient in creating dashboards and KPIs to track operational readiness and business impact.

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PMO GovernancePortfolio PrioritizationOperations ReadinessVAVE FacilitationKPI Development

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementProduct Development SupportComplexity ReductionResource ManagementExecutive ReportingOperations CoordinationValue-Creation PlanningCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluential LeadershipCollaborationContinuous ImprovementAccountability

Tools & Technologies

PMO ToolsDashboard SoftwareKPI Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Operations ManagementProduct Line SimplificationManufacturing Ramp-UpIntegrated PlansGovernance Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the WI Operations PMO for the Americas
Provide integrated governance, prioritization, planning, and execution discipline across strategic initiatives
Own the portfolio operating cadence, including charters, integrated plans, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and executive reporting
Lead regional network operations activities and coordinate operations sub-streams
Assure uninterrupted operations activities, clear ownership, timely escalation, and benefits realization
Lead Treatment 80/20 Product Line Simplification activities in Operations
Translate portfolio and customer segmentation insights into Operations priorities and complexity-reduction actions
Support new product development through Operations readiness, capacity and capability assessment, make/buy alignment, launch risk management, and manufacturing ramp-up planning
Facilitate VAVE execution with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, and site Operations
Create portfolio dashboards and KPIs covering schedule, cost, benefits, resource capacity, operational readiness, integration progress, and business impact
Identify cross-project conflicts and constraints and facilitate fact-based decisions
Escalate critical risks and trade-offs to appropriate leadership forums
Standardize PMO tools, templates, governance, and best practices
Build relationships with site leaders and global/regional functional teams
Initially act as a senior individual contributor and build capability to manage direct reports as the organization evolves
Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 50% domestic travel
Must be able to work in the United States; Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Experience leading PMO governance, portfolio prioritization, planning, and execution across strategic initiatives
Experience with integrated plans, milestones, resource requirements, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and executive-level reporting
Experience coordinating regional operations workstreams and cross-functional teams
Experience with product-line simplification, operations priorities, complexity reduction, and value-creation plans
Experience supporting new product development programs, operations readiness, capacity and capability assessment, make/buy alignment, launch risk management, and manufacturing ramp-up
Experience facilitating VAVE initiatives with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, and site Operations
Experience creating portfolio dashboards and KPIs
Experience standardizing PMO tools, templates, governance, and best practices
Ability to lead through influence and build relationships with site leaders and global/regional functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark)
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Inclusion and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodations