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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 employeesoperating 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.
About the Role:
This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role — it’s a front-row seat to strategy, leadership, and enterprise-level decision-making.
The Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer plays a critical role in enabling senior leadership and driving organizational effectiveness. This position is ideal for a seasoned, highly motivated professional who wants hands-on exposure across functions, enjoys partnering with senior leaders, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
The ideal candidate is proactive, polished, and solution-oriented — someone who anticipates needs, builds trust quickly, and brings calm and clarity to complex, time-sensitive situations. You’ll work closely with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners, making this a highly visible and impactful role.
What You'll Do:
Executive Support
Manage complex, high-volume calendars for a Senior Executive and multiple Vice Presidents
Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, managing communications with internal teams, external partners, and the public
Coordinate internal and external meetings, senior leadership sessions, and industry conference participation
Prepare and distribute executive-level presentations, communications, and materials
Meetings & Events
Plan and support executive-level onsite and offsite meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up
Lead or support onsite and offsite events from planning through execution
Travel & Expenses
Arrange detailed domestic and international travel itineraries
Process expense reports and manage invoices with accuracy and discretion
Financial & Procurement Support
Partner with Finance and Accounting to code invoices against budgets, cost centers, and projects
Establish new vendors in the global procurement system (GEP)
Utilize accounts payable systems (Catalyst) to ensure timely and accurate processing
Operational Excellence
Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support the broader organization
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of senior administrative experience, including 5+ years supporting C-suite executives
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in corporate operations, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and event planning
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); familiarity with AMEX and Concur
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- High professionalism, discretion, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic, proactive self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs, think big-picture, and drive process improvements
The estimated hourly range for this position is $45 to $55 per hour 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.Â
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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.Â
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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 #WaterInnovationÂ
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