Posted 19 days ago
Manager, Project Management
@ Xylem
Mississauga, Ontario
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Overview
Xylem, a global water technology company, is hiring a Manager, Project Management to oversee the project management system, set policies and lead a team of project professionals. The role covers planning, budgets, risk, quality, stakeholder reporting and post-project evaluation. The posting states a salary of $100,000 to $170,000 CAD plus bonus and a full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Develop project plans, budgets and timelines
- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
- Lead and develop a project management team
- Monitor project risks and quality standards
- Report project performance to senior leadership
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in business, marketing or related field
- 5+ years of experience, including 2 years as a people manager
- Proficiency with MS Project, Asana or Trello
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strategic, test-and-learn approach
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time offParental leaveTuition support
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Marketing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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Xylem
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job description
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.
Job Summary
The Project Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire project management system within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing project management policies and procedures, managing a team of project management professionals, and ensuring that projects meet or exceed company objectives. The Project Management Manager conducts regular audits, reviews project performance data, and collaborates with other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and reporting on project performance to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Planning and Strategy
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.
Job Summary
The Project Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire project management system within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing project management policies and procedures, managing a team of project management professionals, and ensuring that projects meet or exceed company objectives. The Project Management Manager conducts regular audits, reviews project performance data, and collaborates with other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and reporting on project performance to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Planning and Strategy
- Develop project plans and timelines
- Identify project goals and objectives
- Define project scope
- Create and communicate project strategies
- Allocate resources and budget
- Monitor and adjust project plans as needed
- Communicate project progress to stakeholders
- Manage stakeholder expectations
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders
- Address concerns and feedback from stakeholders
- Facilitate meetings and presentations with stakeholders
- Identify and manage potential risks and issues related to stakeholders
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards
- Establish and implement quality control processes
- Conduct quality checks and audits
- Address and resolve any quality issues
- Continuously improve and maintain quality standards
- Develop project budgets
- Track and monitor project expenses
- Identify and manage resource needs
- Optimize resource allocation
- Identify and mitigate potential budget risks
- Report on budget status to stakeholders
- Create and maintain project documentation
- Develop and update project reports
- Document project progress and milestones
- Manage project files and records
- Ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Identify potential project risks
- Develop risk management strategies
- Monitor and mitigate project risks
- Communicate risks to stakeholders
- Develop contingency plans for potential risks
- Regularly review and update risk management plans
- Conduct post project evaluations
- Gather feedback from team members and stakeholders
- Identify areas for improvement
- Document lessons learned
- Implement changes based on evaluation results
- Share evaluation findings with stakeholders.
- Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
- Set goals and KPIs for team members and monitor performance.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Develop and implement training programs to keep team members updated on trends and strategies.
- Strategic Decision Making: A manager must be able to assess complex situations, consider long-term implications, and make decisions that align with the organization’s vision and goals. This involves critical thinking, foresight, and the ability to balance various stakeholders’ interests.
- Effective Communication: Clear and transparent communication is vital for a manager. This includes articulating vision, expectations, and feedback in a way that motivates and engages team members. It also involves active listening and openness to input from all levels of the organization.
- Fostering Team Growth: A high impact manager invests in the development of their team members. This behavior includes mentoring, providing opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and valued.
- Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, or related field, with at least 5 years experience., with at least 2 years experience as a people manager or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello)
- Experience with digital marketing strategies, including SEO, PPC, and SEM campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively.
- A strategic thinker with a test and learn approach to marketing efforts and process improvements.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate personnel, tools, and other resources efficiently to achieve project goals. Balance competing priorities and adapt as needed.
- End-to-end Project Management: Lead improvement projects from initiation to completion. Monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.
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.
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