
Sr. Manager, Application Engineering, WSS
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Job overview
The Sr. Engineering Manager leads Application Engineers supporting Xylem’s capital solutions for its Light industry group, primarily across North America with some global opportunities. The role provides opportunity Go/No-Go support, reviews discovery, and manages opportunity assignments. It also involves collaboration with engineers, scientists, sales stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, alongside process improvement, proposal quality, technical support, mentoring, and safety and environmental compliance.
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Hybrid
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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.
The Sr. Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a team of Application Engineers focused on Xylem's capital solutions supporting our Light industry group. This role involves providing opportunity Go No Go support, reviewing opportunities to assure they have the appropriate level of discovery, and assignment of opportunities to various Application Engineers. Collaboration with a team of engineers and effective communication with stakeholders (sales) are also key aspects of this job.
Responsibilities:
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Manage a team of Application Engineers supporting work in primarily North America, but some global opportunities
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Provide opportunity Go No Go support
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Review opportunities for sufficient Discovery
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Manage the opportunity funnel and assignment to various Application Engineers
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Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to develop new technologies and solutions
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Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste
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Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure proposals meet industry standards
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Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
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Provide technical support to customers and colleagues, answering inquiries and troubleshooting issues
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Stay up to date with industry developments and trends to provide expert technical advice
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Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures in the design and operation of chemical processes
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Develop and implement plans to minimize the environmental impact of chemical processes
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Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
High Impact Behaviors:
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Strategic Vision and Foresight: Senior professionals should have the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future, anticipate trends, and prepare the organization to adapt to changes. This involves understanding the broader industry context and aligning team efforts with long-term objectives.
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Mentorship and Talent Development: They should actively mentor junior colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. This includes sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting career development opportunities for their teams.
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Influential Leadership: Senior professionals must be able to influence and inspire others, both within and outside the organization. This requires strong communication skills, credibility, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
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A master's degree in chemical engineering with 7+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or related engineering field, with at least 10 years of experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
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3-5 years of people management experience required.
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Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimal travel required, 20% or less.
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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
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,991 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- North Carolina median$146–220K/yr45 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open Engineering Management jobs in North Carolina and 1,991 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- Deloitte12 open
- Eaton Corporation6 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,650 postings).
- Education
- 852 of the 1,991 open Engineering Management jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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