Sr. Program Manager- New Product Introduction

Itron • Austin, TX

2d • 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. As a Sr. Program Manager– New Product Introduction, you will lead operational excellence for new product introduction initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of hardware programs from concept through production , including pilot builds, industrialization, and manufacturing process transfer . This role is critical to driving collaboration across manufacturing engineering, procurement, logistics, supply chain, EMS/contract manufacturing partners, product management, and R&D. You will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of innovative grid management solutions. This is a high impact role. The selected candidate must be comfortable presenting program status, risks, and recommendations directly to senior executive stakeholders in a clear, concise, and fact-based manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering OR equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Proven program management experience in hardware or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of PCBAs, semiconductor components, and box-build assemblies.
• Experience with Kaizen, Scrum, Lean, and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficiency with program management and PLM/ERP tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced and high visibility environment.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Experience working with EMS/contract manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPI programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring operational readiness and quality outcomes , including pilot builds, process validation, and industrialization milestones .
• Collaborate with various teams within the company, including Product Business Units, Research & Development, Product Marketing, Global Operations: procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and quality control, Finance , and external EMS/contract manufacturing partners to implement resiliency measures and foster a culture of preparedness.
• Maintain program status, schedules, and risks within the PMO governance framework; deliver regular portfolio-level reporting to leadership.
• Apply Kaizen, Lean, and Agile methodologies to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
• Provide guidance leveraging hands-on engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial domains.
• Identify program risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted progress.
• Deliver timely and relevant updates to stakeholders through reports and meetings, fostering transparency and accountability.
• Ensure all program activities align with organizational values and customer expectations.
• Partner with Global Commodity Managers and key suppliers to support contingency planning, dual sourcing strategies, and alternative supply routes.
• Utilize data analytics and technology to monitor and evaluate the performance of the supply chain. Implement data-driven solutions to improve resiliency and responsiveness.

Benefits

• competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
• 15% annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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