Compliance Project Manager

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 ROLE

As a Compliance Project Manager , you will lead and coordinate compliance-focused projects to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, audit readiness, reporting, and customer commitments. You will partner closely with internal teams and customers to manage risks, close gaps, and maintain compliance with industry standards including ISO and SOC frameworks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Lead compliance-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery of all milestones, reports, and customer commitments

• Plan, prepare, and conduct on-site and remote audits, including opening and closing meetings, audit execution, gap analysis, and reporting

• Support Xylem technologies through compliance and certification audits, including ISO and SOC frameworks

• Develop, track, and report weekly and monthly project metrics, dashboards, and status updates

• Identify, assess, triage, and drive resolution of quality, performance, and compliance issues impacting project success

• Manage project changes and drive internal stakeholder accountability for defined deliverables

• Maintain detailed project tracking for schedules, milestones, resources, inventories, budgets, invoices, and task dependencies

• Collaborate with internal Xylem teams, customers, and partners to identify trends, mitigate risks, and resolve issues

• Develop and maintain customer Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, including annual or bi-annual testing

• Partner with Xylem automation teams to streamline tools, processes, and compliance workflows

• Promote agile practices and alignment to ITIL frameworks across project execution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Management, or a related discipline

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience , preferably in compliance, technology, or regulated environments

• Hands-on experience participating in or conducting ISO audits with a working knowledge of compliance requirements

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards including ISO 20000, 27001, 27017, and 27701

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio); Atlassian and/or Smartsheet experience preferred

• Proven ability to identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and inter-project impacts

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and perform effectively in fast-paced environments

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Utility industry experience

• Disaster Recovery experience, including tools such as Cohesity or Zerto

• ISO and/or SOC certification experience

• PMP certification (completed or in progress)

• ITIL certification (completed or in progress)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office and customer-facing environment and may involve both remote and on-site work.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 15% , including work at customer sites.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Manager of GSO Projects, DR, and Compliance .

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