Director – Digital Engineering & Enablement

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 ROLEPosition: Director, Digital Engineering and EnablementReports To: Senior Director - GCC | Location: Bangalore / Chennai, IndiaAbout the roleAt Xylem, we’re solving one of the world’s most critical challenges - WATER.From enabling smarter infrastructure to building connected and sustainable digital ecosystems, technology plays a critical role in how we innovate, operate, and deliver impact globally. As we continue to strengthen our Global Capability Center (GCC) in India, we’re looking for a leader who can shape and scale the future of Digital Engineering across global teams and platforms.Could you be the Director – Digital Engineering & Enablement we’re looking for?Your future roleStep into a high-impact leadership role where digital engineering, operational excellence, and transformation come together at scale.You will lead and grow Xylem’s global Digital Engineering and Enablement capability in India, driving execution across electronic hardware, firmware, software, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and mobile technologies. Working closely with global engineering leaders, PMOs, product engineering teams, and business stakeholders, you will:Shape scalable digital engineering capabilities and operating modelsDrive transformation through process-led execution and engineering governanceBuild a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellenceEnable adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to improve productivity, quality, and speed-to-marketThis role is not just about leading technology programs - it’s about building strategic capability, improving predictability, and enabling digital engineering excellence globally.What you’ll be doingYou will play a critical role across multiple dimensions:🌍 Strategic Leadership Define and drive the GCC Digital Engineering strategy aligned with global business priorities and technology roadmapsEstablish scalable organization structures, leadership capacity, and operating models to support diverse engineering programsAlign investments, priorities, and resource planning with business outcomes and stakeholder expectationsDrive organizational transformation through strong operational and strategic leadership aligned with engineering and corporate priorities⚙️ Digital Engineering ExcellenceLead execution across embedded systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and mobile technologies with a focus on quality, predictability, and execution excellenceOversee the engineering lifecycle from architecture through development, validation, deployment, and sustainmentManage program trade-offs, dependencies, risks, and commitments in collaboration with global stakeholdersStrengthen engineering governance, secure-by-design practices, and lifecycle discipline across digital engineering programs📈 Process Excellence & Operational EnablementEstablish end-to-end engineering frameworks, governance models, and delivery practices to improve consistency, compliance, and qualityEmbed disciplined execution practices across requirements management, design, validation, defect management, and release governanceDrive operational excellence through KPI-led performance management, continuous improvement, and standardized execution practicesImprove delivery speed, predictability, productivity, and engineering efficiency through data-driven planning and execution management👥 Building & Leading TeamsBuild and develop high-performing teams across hardware, firmware, software, and digital platform engineeringDrive workforce planning, organization design, and capability development aligned with business growth and engineering prioritiesFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across global teamsStrengthen leadership pipelines, succession planning, and cross-functional engineering collaboration💡 AI/ML Enablement & InnovationEnable pragmatic adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to improve productivity, quality, automation, and time-to-marketPromote reuse, modularity, standardization, and technical debt reduction across engineering programsPartner with engineering and business stakeholders to identify scalable digital transformation opportunities🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration & GovernancePartner closely with Project Management, Segment Engineering, Product Engineering, Regional PMOs, and business stakeholders to improve delivery outcomesRepresent Digital Engineering & Enablement in executive reviews, operational governance forums, and strategic discussionsAct as the primary GCC digital engineering leader for global stakeholders, aligning priorities, resolving escalations, and strengthening stakeholder trustAll about youWe value leadership mindset, strategic thinking, operational excellence, and business impact over ticking every box.That said, here’s what will help you succeed:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field requiredMaster’s degree preferred15+ years of experience, including significant leadership experience in global engineering environmentsProven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across hardware, firmware, software, cloud, and digital platforms Strong understanding of engineering governance, operating models, lifecycle management, and process-driven executionExperience driving digital transformation, operational excellence initiatives, and scalable engineering capabilitiesExposure to AI/ML enablement, secure-by-design practices, and KPI-led performance managementAbility to lead effectively in a complex, matrixed, global organizationA collaborative leader with strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilityWhat you’ll enjoyJoin us and be part of something bigger than just a role:Work on meaningful challenges impacting global water sustainability and digital innovationCollaborate with diverse, global teams across engineering, technology, and business functionsBuild and scale a high-visibility Digital Engineering capability within a growing GCCShape your career into broader technology, operational, or enterprise leadership rolesBe part of a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous growthWhy Xylem? At Xylem, you don’t just build digital solutions - you help enable smarter, more connected, and more sustainable outcomes globally.And when you see the impact of your work across industries, infrastructure, and communities, you’ll know you’re part of something truly meaningful.Ready to make an impact? If you’re excited about driving digital transformation, building engineering capability, and shaping global technology outcomes — we’d love to hear from you.