Product Manager, Network

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 Network Product Manager plays a critical role in shaping the strategy, design, and lifecycle management of enterprise-wide network solutions. This role bridges technical and business domains, ensuring that networking products and services meet current and future business needs with high performance, scalability, and security. The role is responsible for driving product strategy, managing vendor relationships, aligning cross-functional teams, and overseeing network innovation and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Strategy Ownership:

• Define and manage the roadmap for enterprise network services, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and cloud networking.
• Lead the assessment and adoption of new technologies to support scalability, automation, and digital transformation goals.
• Align network capabilities with enterprise architecture, cloud strategies, and security policies.

Network Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of network infrastructure-from design to implementation, maintenance, and optimization.
• Monitor and analyze network performance to ensure SLAs are met, implementing continuous improvement practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure integrated support for hybrid environments.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:

• Partner with business units, IT leadership, and external vendors to understand requirements, align priorities, and deliver value.
• Translate business needs into technical network requirements and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Communicate project and product status, risks, and outcomes to executive stakeholders.

Vendor & Partner Engagement:

• Evaluate, select, and manage network solution vendors and partners.
• Negotiate service level agreements (SLAs), manage contracts, and monitor vendor performance.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure network services comply with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts related to network risk assessments, incident response planning, and disaster recovery readiness

High-Impact Behaviors:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to define long-term network strategies that support evolving business needs and technology trends.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Proven track record of influencing diverse teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Mentorship & Talent Growth: Actively coach junior engineers or product peers to build strong internal capability and continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking or infrastructure product management.
• Understanding of network technologies including SD-WAN, BGP, MPLS, VPN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and enterprise-scale project execution.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Salary range:
$107,100.00 - $192,800.00

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 inclusion and belonging 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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