Project Manager
This individual will lead all planning and deployment aspects of customer projects. Through engagements completed with a staff of Project Managers, Consultants and Engineers, you will oversee the development and implementation of integrated AMI systems/solutions for clients using company products, company proprietary tools/techniques and Third-Party products. You will review completed proposals for technical integrity, quantification of risk, and strategic direction prior to presentation to customer. This individual oversees the completion of requirement definitions, functional specification, system and technical architecture definition, implementation, and unit system testing and development. You will provide both management and technical leadership while utilizing company tools to estimate projects and monitor planning and progress. Performance is typically measured by customer success, performance against budget, profitability, revenue growth, and utilization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee a portfolio of projects, managing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Identify project resources, assure resources optimally utilized.
- Monitor and communicate solution status reports as required.
- Manage risk including identification, assessment, contingency planning, mitigation, and monitoring across multiple projects.
- Interface with other departments and organizations to prepare new project proposals.
- Serve as liaison between the Project and internal support organizations including product marketing, and manufacturing.
- Evaluate methods and processes and implement improvements as applicable.
- Managerial responsibility of direct reports including: Employee development, Performance reviews, Performance improvement, Compliance with Corporate procedures & Approved leave
- Provide customer feedback to the sales/marketing personnel with respect to desirable solution enhancements and features.
- Responsible for engaging and managing Third-Party contractors assigned to project portfolio.
- Ensures that all projects in portfolio are invoiced in accordance with policy and accounts receivable are maintained within terms
- Participate in opportunity sales and contract negotiations as required.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years direct large-scale, multi-phase project management, preferably for deployment of telecommunications networks (preferably wireless) and/or enterprise-scale software systems. Experience doing either of these for an investor-owned utility is a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to describe multiple business situations where these skills have been leveraged.
- Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
- Experience in personal computer operations and use of word processing, project management, spreadsheet programs plus experience with off-the-shelf and special-purpose test programs.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience and knowledge of gas, water and electric utility meter reading and related distribution automation technologies is desirable.
- Technical training and knowledge of radio frequency equipment used in planning and installing radio network equipment and multiple wired/wireless wide area networks is desirable.
- Experience with AMI, GIS, CIS and other utility systems is desirable.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
Travel: 0% - 25%
EEO Statement
Itron 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!
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.
Pay Transparency Info
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
About Itron
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the wellbeing of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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