Sr. Manager - Data Strategy & Analytics; RTR & S2P

Position: Sr. Manager - Data Strategy & Analytics (RTR & S2P)
** The Role
** The Sr. Manager, Enterprise Data Strategy and Analytics partners with Xylem’s Record‑to‑Report (RTR) and Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) work streams to ensure that all initiatives align with and advance Xylem’s enterprise data strategy. In this role, you will connect business leaders with the AI & Enterprise Data organization, accelerate adoption of analytics and AI capabilities, and drive measurable business impact across RTR and S2P operations.
** Core Responsibilities
*** Serve as the primary liaison between RTR/S2P stakeholders and the AI & Enterprise Data team to ensure analytics and AI initiatives support organizational goals.
* Lead the execution of Xylem’s Data Strategy and Roadmap for the RTR and S2P process areas.
* Build strong partnerships across Finance and Procurement to ensure AI and analytics solutions deliver meaningful business outcomes.
* Collaborate with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize high‑value opportunities for data‑driven insights and advanced analytics.
* Translate business objectives into actionable AI, data, and analytics initiatives with measurable outcomes.
* Lead and deliver programs that expand AI, data, and analytics literacy through training, enablement, and change management.
* Drive adoption of self‑service analytics tools and AI‑powered solutions to empower RTR and S2P teams.
* Promote best practices in data visualization, predictive modeling, and applications of generative AI for business problem‑solving.
* Support enterprise data governance by championing data quality, security, stewardship, and compliance across analytics initiatives.
* Advocate for standardized tools, processes, and delivery methodologies across all analytics and AI projects.
* Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement and innovation within RTR and S2P processes.
** Required Qualifications
**** Education
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
** Experience
* ** 8+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data strategy.
* 5+ years of experience in business relationship management, program management, or cross‑functional leadership.
* Proven ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, and technology teams.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Record‑to‑Report (RTR) and Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Experience deploying AI solutions within Finance or Procurement functions.
* Background in enterprise data governance, data architecture, or data quality management.
* Experience leading analytics and AI enablement or training programs.
** Additional Information
**** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
** Work Environment
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
** Travel Requirements
** Occasional travel may be required (approximately 10–20%) based on business needs and partnership with global RTR and S2P teams.

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!

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