Networked Solutions Program Manager

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow.

Networked Solutions Program Manager is an integral part of our Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, the Program Manager manages and leads multiple simultaneous complex solution programs in the validation and integration of Itron’s products into ODM partners' solutions to satisfy customer requirements. This requires coordination of cross-functional Itron teams and ODM partners, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing solutions.

The Program Manager is also responsible for monitoring the project from initiation through delivery, including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. The Program Manager organizes cross‑functional activities, ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.

• Own the end‑to‑end planning and execution of complex hardware development programs from concept to production
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules across hardware, firmware, software and test engineering
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and ensure milestone adherence across phase gates, DVT, EVT, prototype builds, etc.
• Manage critical‑path dependencies between functional teams such as hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, operations and external vendors
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional teams across all levels of the organization and provide exceptional leadership to program core team to deliver programs on time, within budget and with high quality while achieving excellent customer satisfaction.
• Monitor overall solution, identify, track and mitigate potential risks and obstacles such as scope creep, resource and personnel shortfalls, and problems with schedule, release delays and budget overruns.
• Report to Business and R&D leadership and Product Line Management on potential issues and conflicts.
• Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly
• Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred (engineering discipline is highly preferred)
• 8 years of relevant experience, some of that experience in program management
• 5+ years of work experience either as a technical lead, systems engineer, or program manager leading Hardware/Firmware delivery of wireless devices from concept to production.
• Experience of working with international ODM’s.
• PMP Certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training.
• Previous experience in program managing a large system release comprised of multiple products.
• Previous experience with successfully delivering integrated RF/Cellular systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality.
• Experience aligning internal and external stakeholders on system decisions and trade‑offs.
• Experience establishing relationships across cross‑functional teams and external partners spread globally including diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Previous experience in an R&D team & PMO organization.

1–10% travel required.

This position also includes a competitive benefit package, including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more. The position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus program.

• West Union, SC
• Raleigh, NC
• Austin, TX
• Liberty Lake, WA (Base salary: $96,000.00 – $)

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