Project Manager

Project Manager

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 Project Manager to work as an integral part of our Network Solutions- Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, the Project Manager would manage and lead multiple simultaneous complex solution projects in the validation and integration of Itron's products into ODM partners solution to satisfy customer requirements. This requires coordination of cross-functional Itron (product management, hardware, firmware, software, test, regulatory, procurement, quality, delivery, etc.) teams and ODM partners, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing solutions. The Project 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of hardware integration projects from concept to production
• 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, and external vendors
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional teams across all levels of the organization and provide leadership to project core team to deliver projects on time, within budget and with high quality while achieving excellent customer satisfaction.
• Monitor overall project, 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.
• Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly.
• Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams.
• Manage and drive projects using Itron's Product Life Cycle process.
• Contribute to the refinement of project lifecycle process.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in related field such as Engineering
• 3+ years of experience as a program manager, project manager, product engineer, or systems engineer managing software/firmware/hardware development and deliver HW products/platforms/solutions.
• Experience aligning internal and external stakeholders on system decisions and trade-offs.
• Good leadership skills with excellent communication, organizational and people skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional groups spread globally including diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to present concise and relevant project information to management.
• Tools: MSOffice, MS Project, SharePoint, Azure

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• PMP Certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training.
• Agile development experience a plus.

Locations: West Union, SC; Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; Liberty Lake, WA

Compensation Info:

Liberty Lake, WA: The base salary is $75,000.00- $115,000.00.

Benefits Info:

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!

Travel: 0-10%

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at View phone number on talent.com or email View email address on talent.com .

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