Technical Program Manager

Experience: This position requires a minimum of 5 years of direct large scale, multi-phase project management, preferably for deployment of telecommunications networks (preferably wireless) and/or enterprise scale software systems. 

• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to describe multiple business situations where these skills were leveraged.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects. Itron's networks are in great demand and the PM must be able to coordinate multiple projects in varying degrees of deployment.
• 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. Microsoft Project is Itron’s standard project management application.
• 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 also desirable.
• Experience with GIS, CIS and other utility systems is highly desirable.
• Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to have fun while working hard in a demanding, fluid start-up environment

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Advanced degree desired, MBA preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Certifications: PMP highly preferred

Travel: 50%; must possess a valid driver's license and a US passport.

Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.