Sr. Program Manager- New Product Introduction

Itron, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.