Xylem
Director of Communications for Measurement & Control Solutions (MCS)
Xylem, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications Leadership
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with MCS’s business objectives, including transformation through 80/20, AI adoption, and customer‑centric innovation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP and MCS leadership team, leading communications holistically to inspire action and keep the entire team aligned through communications.
Drive communications holistically through key moments of change for the segment, including M&A and partnerships.
Executive & Employee Communications
Lead and execute all aspects of employee communication for the segment, including newsletters, quarterly town halls, segment Hub page, Viva Engage and ad‑hoc announcements.
Lead and execute executive visibility efforts, including speechwriting, internal messaging, and social media strategy for senior leaders.
Facilitate and execute SVP staff meetings, ensuring strategic alignment, clear communication of priorities, and follow‑through on decisions on a daily basis.
Design and deliver leadership events that foster collaboration, reinforce strategic goals, and build a unified leadership culture.
Partner with the entire MCS leadership team, particularly HR, Strategy, and Public Affairs, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across functions and geographies.
Culture & Engagement
Champion Xylem’s High‑Impact Behaviors—through storytelling and employee engagement.
Support internal campaigns that connect employees to our mission, strategy, and customer impact.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, preferably in a matrixed or global organization.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Experience facilitating executive meetings and leadership events is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and ambiguity with resilience and creativity.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non‑merit factors.
The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
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Strategic Communications Leadership
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with MCS’s business objectives, including transformation through 80/20, AI adoption, and customer‑centric innovation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP and MCS leadership team, leading communications holistically to inspire action and keep the entire team aligned through communications.
Drive communications holistically through key moments of change for the segment, including M&A and partnerships.
Executive & Employee Communications
Lead and execute all aspects of employee communication for the segment, including newsletters, quarterly town halls, segment Hub page, Viva Engage and ad‑hoc announcements.
Lead and execute executive visibility efforts, including speechwriting, internal messaging, and social media strategy for senior leaders.
Facilitate and execute SVP staff meetings, ensuring strategic alignment, clear communication of priorities, and follow‑through on decisions on a daily basis.
Design and deliver leadership events that foster collaboration, reinforce strategic goals, and build a unified leadership culture.
Partner with the entire MCS leadership team, particularly HR, Strategy, and Public Affairs, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across functions and geographies.
Culture & Engagement
Champion Xylem’s High‑Impact Behaviors—through storytelling and employee engagement.
Support internal campaigns that connect employees to our mission, strategy, and customer impact.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, preferably in a matrixed or global organization.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Experience facilitating executive meetings and leadership events is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and ambiguity with resilience and creativity.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non‑merit factors.
The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
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