Program Manager- Networked Solutions System

Company: Itron, Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

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. Join us.Itron is looking for an experienced Networked Solutions System Program Manager to work as an integral part of our Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, the Program Manager would manage and lead multiple simultaneous complex solution programs in the validation and integration of Itron's products into ODM partners solution to satisfy customer requirements. This requires coordination of cross-functional Itron (Marketing, product management, hardware, firmware, software, test, regulatory, manufacturing, procurement, quality, delivery, support etc) teams and ODM partners, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing solutions. The Program Manager would also be responsible for monitoring the project from initiation through delivery, including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and support programs to deliver customer business outcomes for complex hardware and software development of RF/Cellular programs.
• 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.
• Perform overall solution program level planning and lead program execution of interdependent projects.
• Provide vision, strategy, and business alignment to support end to end solution implementation.
• Engage with SMEs including system engineers and hardware/firmware/software experts. Influence stakeholders in the assessment, planning, and management of complex implementations.
• Monitor overall solution, identify, and report potential obstacles such as scope creep, resource and personnel shortfalls, and problems with schedule, release delays and budget overruns.
• Track Partner deliverables, milestones, action items, technical dependencies, risks and mitigation plans.
• Owns Program as it relates to dependencies of milestones, resources and trade-offs.
• Report to Business and R&D leadership and Product Line management on potential issues and conflicts.
• Lead the identification of risks and issues, and development of risk mitigation strategies and an escalation process.
• Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly.
• Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams.
• Provide feedback on the performance of program team members.
• Oversee common use of Itron's development process.
• Maintain and upgrade development process.Required Skills & Responsibilities:
  • 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.Preferred Skills & Experience:Previous experience in an R&D team & PMO organization.The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location.Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $96,000.00- $184,000.00.#LI-MD1Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.

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