Sr. Program Manager- Networked Solutions System

Itron, Inc.

27d • $125,000 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 solutions 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an R&D team & PMO organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead programs to deliver an end-to-end solution from concept, to planning and through execution of complex hardware and firmware development programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules across hardware, firmware, software and test engineering.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure milestone adherence across phase gates, DVT, EVT, prototype builds, etc.
• Manage critical-path dependencies between functional teams such as hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, operations and external vendors.
• 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.
• Monitor overall solution, identify, track and mitigate potential risks and obstacles such as scope creep, resource and personnel shortfalls, and problems with schedule, release delays and budget overruns.
• Provide reporting to Business and R&D leadership and Product Line Management on potential issues and conflicts.
• Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly.
• Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams.
• Oversee common use of Itron's program lifecycle process.
• Contribute to the refinement of program lifecycle process.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
• This position is eligible for our 15% annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees