Senior Program Manager

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 well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.

Senior Program Manager

In an international and matrix organization, you report to the Program Management Director of our Device Solutions organization. You are responsible for end-to-end management of product development projects for gas, water, heat, and electricity products. Development focus includes elements of systems, mechanical, electronics and firmware with software applications as needed.

You collaborate physically and virtually with Program Managers from our Device Solutions, Networks and Outcomes organizations. You lead international core teams involving diverse departments: R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, etc. You make sure that the company goals are met by sharing best practices, anticipating risks, and supporting the resolution of business challenges.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• You will own the program from initiation through program execution exit, once the product is in volume production including planning and directing schedules, maintaining budget/spending and ensuring the project meets the intended business objectives.
• Maintaining accurate project information, formulations, and specifications.
• Lead teams across all aspects of a successful product development throughout all development phases.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to create and review specifications and finished products as needed as well as with product management for feature and change request management.
• Plan and execute project milestones with cross functional teams including personnel in Quality, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, and Finance on new product development and product technical issues; lead collaboration in an international team.
• Ensure information flows through reporting, proactive escalation of issues, and cross functional collaboration
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.