Trade Compliance Program Manager
| Company | Xylem |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, Morrisville, NC, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Charlotte, NC, USA |
| Salary | $110000 – $135000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in trade compliance, with at least 3-5 years in project or program management roles.
- Proven track record managing multi-phase trade or compliance-related initiatives.
- Experience using data and metrics to identify and drive program initiatives and enhancements.
- Experience working with trade compliance systems (preferably SAP GTS, denied and restricted party screening platforms, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of global trade regulations and programs (e.g., EAR, OFAC, EU Dual-Use, USMCA/NAFTA, FTA and FTZ administration, etc.).
- Ability to communicate and coordinate across international teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and trade compliance software.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Trade Compliance team to define and execute key projects across import/export compliance, system integration, and regulatory enhancements.
- Lead and manage cross-functional project plans, timelines, deliverables, and resource allocations within the trade compliance domain.
- Develop and maintain key performance metrics, including KPIs, to track the success of our strategic and operational effort.
- Drive the implementation of trade compliance systems and modules (e.g., SAP GTS Preference, SPL, Legal Control).
- Monitor and ensure the effective rollout of global trade programs, including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), origin determination, and screening protocols.
- Support audit readiness, documentation, and internal assessments related to sanctions, export control, and customs compliance.
- Identify gaps and assist in the development of policies, SOPs, and training materials to enhance trade compliance awareness and governance.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and changes.
- Provide change management and communication support for process improvements or regulatory updates.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
- Experience with implementation or governance of FTA and/or tariff mitigation strategies.
- Leader in developing trade requirements that are embedded in business operations.
- Experience building automated solutions and dashboards using Power BI to minimize team’s manual reporting.
- Experience with oversight of audit program requirements within a Trade team, denied and restricted party screening strategic governance, and oversight of compliance risk assessments and/or voluntary self-disclosure processes.