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VC Manager

Xylem · Charlotte, NC · On-site

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About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • Source and evaluate promising startups and venture opportunities across water, sustainability, climate-tech, industrial, and digital infrastructure sectors
  • Conduct initial opportunity screening and strategic fit assessments aligned with company priorities
  • Partner with internal innovation and scouting teams to perform market sizing, commercial assessments, financial analysis, and competitive landscape reviews
  • Build and maintain relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, incubators, and external innovation partners to create early visibility into emerging companies and technologies
  • Prepare investment memos, due diligence summaries, and executive-ready materials for leadership and investment committee review
  • Maintain the venture investment pipeline and portfolio databases, supporting quarterly portfolio reviews and monthly business development updates
More about this role

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.

Help shape the future of water through innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships.

We are looking for a Ventures Manager to help identify, evaluate, and advance high-potential innovation and venture opportunities that align with our strategic priorities. This role sits at the intersection of venture investing, corporate strategy, innovation, and business development, with a focus on surfacing emerging technologies, building strategic partnerships, and supporting investment activity that can create long-term value.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of commercial acumen, analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and relationship-building ability. You will work cross-functionally with leaders across the...

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