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 CI Specialist AW EMEA – Transactional; will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives across our transactional processes throughout the Europe and MEA Region – with specific support for the Commercial Teams of the AW Segment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implement process optimization strategies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. As a CI Specialist you will play a critical role in driving efficiency, productivity, and cost savings across our organization. **Principal responsibilities:** + Design and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy for transactional processes for the region of competence, aligned with the company's overall objectives and goals; + Identify opportunities for process improvement across transactional functions, such as sales, marketing, customer service, product management, supply chain, Commercial functions logistics, finance, and customer service; + Constantly seek, share and implement best practices among all CI teams in all Xylem businesses of the Region and segment of Competence; + Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in transactional processes eliminating waste and guaranteeing sound project implementation (focus on 80/20); + Serve on the business unit leadership team and communicate team accomplishments and achievement of financial goals; + Direct and oversee continuous improvement projects, ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring; + Apply end to end transactional Lean methodologies and other process improvement techniques to analyze existing processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop solutions; + Drive the implementation of best practices and standardization initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource allocation; + Provide Leadership and Guidance; + Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement, providing training opportunities, and recognizing and rewarding achievements. **Minimun Requirements:** + 8+ years’ business experience in global/international company in CI/Opex/Manufacturing function + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in functional area of expertise + Demonstrated success in leading significant changes in large organizations focusing on continuous improvement in transactional processes. + Proven Continuous improvement/lean and six sigma expertise in various business areas (both manufacturing and transactional areas) + Experience of leading multiple, large size international projects in different locations + Proven track record of lean implementation and leading kaizen events + Remote kaizen event facilitation skills **Other Requirements:** + Ability to drive hands on execution in the business and strategic thinking with top leaders + Proficiency in coaching, change management + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; strong verbal and communication skills + Excellent overall business acumen **Soft Skills:** + Strong verbal and communication skills at all levels of the organization – especially with top leaders. + Strategic thinking. + Problem solving. + Organizational skills. + Proactivity. + Ability to simplify and clarify complex and ambiguous problems. **Travel** : 50% across the region **Certification** : Lean Certification, Green belt or black belt **Language** : English written and spoken – any other language will be considered a plus **Location: Montecchio Maggiore (VI) or Lainate (MI)** **Contract** : permanent, full-time **Benefits** : company bonus and company canteen 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.