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.
Investment Due Diligence & Deal Support
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 .
Support and help manage direct equity venture deals in partnership with Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and business leaders .
Collaborate with business stakeholders to build financial models and business cases for venture and strategic investment opportunities.
Portfolio & Fund Support
Track and report the performance of LP investments and venture portfolio activity .
Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support capital calls, distributions, and investment reporting .
Help ensure investment data, reporting materials, and portfolio insights are clear, accurate, and actionable.
Strategic Alignment & Innovation Insight
Participate in LP activities and innovation ecosystem programs, helping internal stakeholders engage in events, webinars, surveys, and market intelligence activities that generate strategic value.
Identify emerging market trends, whitespace opportunities, and gaps in product or solution offerings , then translate those insights into strong business cases.
Communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders across product management, R&D, sales, marketing, business development, and strategy functions.
Support innovation strategy discussions by connecting external market developments to internal growth priorities.
Corporate Venture Business Development
Build and manage relationships with other corporate venture groups, strategic investors, and innovation teams globally .
Identify co-investment opportunities, shared investment theses, and collaboration models that can support startup growth and strategic value creation.
Represent the company in multi-corporate venture networks, strategic consortiums, and industry coalitions .
Facilitate introductions, joint diligence, and cross-corporate exploration sessions to expand strategic partnership opportunities.
Work closely with business leaders to convert collaboration opportunities into commercial, technical, strategic, or investment outcomes .
Additional Responsibilities
Represent the company at industry conferences and innovation events , both in person and virtually.
Leverage agile tools and collaborative technologies to improve team communication and promote an innovation-focused culture.
Take on additional responsibilities and strategic projects as needed.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, science, or a related field ; MBA or master's degree preferred .
8-12 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, corporate venture, corporate strategy, corporate innovation, business development, or related fields .
Demonstrated a
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
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 organization and externally with founders, investors, accelerators, and strategic partners to strengthen our innovation ecosystem and expand our visibility into disruptive technologies and business models.
Xylem · Charlotte, NC