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Xylem Early-Stage Technology Strategist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.
We’re Hiring an Early-Stage Technology Strateg ist !
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 (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/) !
THE ROLE: The Early-Stage Technology Strategist will support developing and executing early-stage innovation strategy for enterprise-level emerging themes in the water sector. They will prepare Xylem for major industry shifts driven by advances in science, technology, and new regulation by leading the Xylem Innovation Labs (XIL) Technology Incubator Program, which seeks to identify and bring to market key early-stage technologies developed by external innovators. Reporting to the VP of Early-Stage Innovation, this role will collaborate extensively with corporate teams and business units to identify priority areas; assess the current and future state of the market landscape; provide clear guidance on the impact to Xylem, our customers, and the industry; make recommendations for early-stage technology investment; and accelerate key technologies to market through partnerships with universities, startups, consultants, customers, and others This role will also be the central manager for the company’s university relationships.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: This person in this role will play a vital part in preparing Xylem to further its leadership position as new customer challenges evolve, the regulatory landscape shifts, and new solutions are developed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and strategic and business acumen, able to quickly understand complex technological concepts from diverse disciplines and put them into a business and customer context. They must be highly motivated to seek out information on challenging topics, adept at building stakeholder engagement, comfortable making recommendations with incomplete information, and able to move at a fast pace. They will consider the diverse drivers that must converge for the successful commercialization of a new technology and be sharply focused on addressing customer needs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
I dentify major industry topics in collaboration with corporate strategy and business unit leadersforinvestment considerationprioritizedaccordingto business and market impact
Identify and quantify drivers of change in established and adjacent target markets including new regulations, technological disruption, value enablers
Define technological solution sets to meet customer needs in currentandfuture markets and in support of market strategy developmentand effectively communicate to key stakeholders on technology, trends, gaps, unmet customer needs, and program plans/status
Build teams and work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, strategic account managers, business development teams, strategy teams, segment/regional business leads, and government affairs
Determine the range of viability for emerging technologies , considering performance, cost, scalability, manufacturability, and profitability under different regulatory scenarios and in different markets
Define and execute projects to advance emerging technologies to market through research, validation, and laboratoryandpilot testing
Collaborate with external partners including customers, universities, entrepreneurs, startups, agencies, and other water ecosystem partners to execute sponsored research, license technology, validate solutions, complete pilots, and build relationships that lead to commercial partnerships
Develop and manage relationships with network of universities globally , acting as Xylem’s main point of contact and leader on when/how to engage with university partners for maximum impact
Drive the incorporation of new innovations into Xylem’s solutions portfolio through a strong understanding of customer needs, emerging technology,andregulatory developments
Engage with stakeholders to define Xylem’s position and deliver written reports that outline the technology landscape, drivers of market change, opportunities, risks, uncertainties, and technology recommendations
Engage in thought leadership activities internally and externally including technical client/conference presentations, publishing white papers, participating on panels, and posting on social media
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringor science
10-15years of relevant experience
Experience working in the water and wastewater industry
Experience working with university researchers and technology transfer offices
Experience with IP / patent filing and/or review
Strong business acumen and experience developing and executing strategy
Effectivecommunicationacross multiple levels of business and technical fluency ranging from university professors, customers, colleagues, management, to senior leadership.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
PREFERRED:
MBAorMaster’sdegree
Experience working with utilities in municipal drinking water or wastewater
Experience working with startups
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Salary range:
$121,000.00 - $217,500.00
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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation