Product Management Specialist

Itron • Raleigh, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is seeking a motivated, growth-oriented Product Management Specialist to support the development, commercialization, and lifecycle management of its North American water metering portfolio, with a focus on solid-state meters and smart metering technologies. The position is intended to provide hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship from senior product leaders to help the employee grow into a full Product Manager role within 2–3 years.

The role is part of an internationally distributed Product Management team and reports directly to a Senior Product Manager. The specialist will build product expertise and support internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and Quality, as well as external customers and channel partners. Responsibilities span customer engagement, product demonstrations, market research, competitive evaluation, business case and value proposition development, product launches, lifecycle management, financial analysis, and execution of annual marketing plans. Travel is expected to be 10%–30%, occasionally internationally. The position includes a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in product support, applications engineering, utilities, IoT, or a related technical or commercial field.
• Foundational understanding of IoT and communications technologies, such as RF, cellular, and smart metering ecosystems.
• Ability to analyze market and customer data to support customer-centric product decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and commitments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and support technical reviews.
• Comfort with financial analysis and use of internal data systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Travel availability for 10%–30%, occasionally internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with water metering, utilities, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to competitive analysis, market evaluation, or business case development.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management processes and cross-functional product development.
• Experience supporting or participating in product launch activities.
• Understanding of regulatory or compliance requirements affecting utility and energy technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the water metering and smart metering portfolio and prepare clear presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Sales during customer meetings, product demonstrations, and technical discussions, providing a customer-centric experience.
• Participate in industry trade shows and conferences to collect market and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with Marketing on product launch planning and the development of collateral, tools, and enablement materials.
• Review customer specifications, support bid and tender responses, assess product compliance, and identify gaps or development needs driven by market, regulatory, or technical requirements.
• Evaluate competitive offerings and assist with business cases, value propositions, and pricing inputs.
• Manage internal product databases, including part creation, pricing support, and financial data analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales to resolve product lifecycle issues.
• Monitor product inquiries and ensure timely, customer-focused resolution.
• Contribute to annual marketing plans and achievement of departmental KPIs.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and portfolio financial performance as responsibilities expand.
• Participate in developing market requirement documents, monetization models, and product management processes.
• Support internal teams, external customers, and channel partners with product expertise.
• Participate in customer engagements and industry events to gather market and customer insights.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including financial, social, health, and wellbeing programs.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level