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:** The **Director of IT – AI Strategy & Enterprise Data** is a newly established strategic leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role is accountable for defining and executing Xylem’s enterprise data strategy, overseeing data products and platforms, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s AI initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with business and technology stakeholders, particularly Cornerstone system owners, to define and implement processes that enable deployment of AI agents, tools, and data into the enterprise Data Lake—making them readily available for consumption across the organization. **Background:** Xylem’s AI and Advanced Analytics strategies leverage both structured data (from enterprise Cornerstone systems) and unstructured data (from Operational Technology sources such as plant/shop floors, engineering test systems, and customer-monitoring digital platforms). Our enterprise Data Lake, built on Databricks, serves as the central platform for storing, securing, and managing both structured and unstructured data. **Core Responsibilities:** + Define and execute Xylem’s enterprise data strategy, architecture, and data model to support AI and advanced analytics across the organization. + Lead the integration of data platforms with AI initiatives, ensuring cohesive deployment of AI agents, co-pilots, and LLMs across enterprise and operational systems. + Manage the enterprise Data Lake platform (Databricks), ensuring secure, governed, scalable, and policy-compliant access to structured and unstructured data. + Drive data governance by sponsoring and leading the Data Governance & Analytics Council (DGAC), aligning data use cases and roadmaps across enterprise process areas. + Oversee the development of enterprise analytics tools and dashboards to support centralized reporting and enable self-service data access. + Manage strategic vendor relationships (e.g., Databricks) to align platform capabilities with Xylem’s evolving AI and data strategy. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of data architecture, AI integration, and enterprise data governance. You will play a critical role in shaping Xylem’s data-driven future. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field. + 10+ years in data architecture, enterprise analytics, or AI-related leadership roles. + Demonstrated success in driving AI and data transformation in a large, global enterprise. + Strong understanding of data governance, architecture frameworks, and emerging AI technologies. + Proven ability to align technology with business strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate at the executive level. + Experience managing external strategic partnerships (e.g., Databricks). 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