Implementation Consultant - Functional

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.We are seeking an Implementation Consultant (Functional/Project Lead) to lead the functional and project management work required to successfully deploy our SaaS platform for enterprise utility customers. This role is critical to ensuring structured, well-coordinated, and repeatable implementations for customers operating critical infrastructure.The Implementation Consultant serves as the functional owner of implementation workstreams, partnering closely with a dedicated Tech/Solution Consultant, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering to deliver high-quality customer deployments. This role focuses on business process alignment, project coordination, and customer-facing enablement required to bring customers live — including requirements gathering, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and functional configuration decisions (hazard/task libraries, templates, workflows, roles and permissions).This is a high-impact opportunity within a growing enterprise SaaS organization supporting the Utilities & Energy sector, where operational alignment, clear communication, and reliable project delivery are essential.Location: United States (Remote) with up to 50% travelDuties and Responsibilities:Implementation & Project LeadershipLead the functional implementation workstream for enterprise customer deployments from kickoff through go-live, demonstrating accountability for delivery quality and outcomesOwn the project timeline, task tracking, and coordination across internal teams and customer stakeholdersConduct discovery sessions to understand customer business processes, operational workflows, and organizational requirementsTranslate business requirements into functional configuration plans — hazard/task libraries, templates, workflows, roles and permissionsPartner closely with the Tech/Solution Consultant to align functional decisions with technical implementation (integrations, SSO, data migration, environment setup)Lead regular customer checkpoints, status updates, and cross-functional alignment meetingsTrack and document implementation activities to support transparency, knowledge sharing, and repeatabilityBusiness Process & Configuration DesignLead business process design workshops with customer stakeholders (Safety Managers, Ops Leads, Supervisors)Own configuration decisions related to forms, templates, hazard/control libraries, and workflow designValidate that configured workflows reflect real-world field operations and customer requirementsPartner with SMEs to ensure the solution supports day-to-day operational needsTraining, Adoption & Change SupportSupport training planning and delivery, partnering with the Comms/Change Lead on rollout strategyIdentify Field Champions and support their enablement ahead of Field PilotGather and incorporate field feedback during Pilot and early go-live into configuration adjustmentsCommunicate new product releases and relevant feature updates to customers, helping them understand and adopt new capabilities as they become availableTesting, Validation & Go-Live ReadinessCoordinate UAT planning and execution from a functional/business-process perspectiveIdentify and communicate functional risks, dependencies, or blockers impacting launch readinessSupport go-live cutover planning and ensure clean handoff to Customer Success and SupportScalable Implementation PracticesIdentify recurring functional/configuration challenges and convert them into reusable templates and standard approachesCollaborate with Product to shape configuration tooling and platform enhancements based on field learningsCreate documentation or toolsets that reduces manual effort and improves implementation velocity across future deploymentsRequired Skills & Experience2+ years of experience in implementation consulting, project management, business analysis, or customer-facing SaaS deployment rolesProven experience leading project or functional workstreams for enterprise software implementationsAbility to translate customer business requirements into scalable, well-documented configuration plansStrong project management skills — timeline management, stakeholder coordination, risk/dependency trackingAbility to collaborate effectively with a technical counterpart (Tech/Solution Consultant), customer stakeholders, and internal cross-functional teamsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead workshops and build stakeholder confidence and trustPreferred Skills & ExperienceExperience implementing software for utility, energy, industrial, or regulated enterprise customersExperience deploying software to field/frontline environments (mobile applications, operational or field-based platforms) is a plusFamiliarity with change management or training rollout for operational teamsBackground in business process design, workflow configuration, or configuration-heavy SaaS platformsExperience with reporting or dashboards using SQL and visualization toolsPhysical Demands: No specific physical demands associated with this position.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!#LI-QW1Itron 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 click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: SummaryLocation: United States of America, Illinois, Chicago; United States of America, Georgia; United States of America, North Carolina; United States of America, Minnesota; United States of America, North Carolina, Raleigh; United States of America, Iowa; United States of America, North Carolina, Charlotte; United States of America, South Carolina; United States of America, Illinois; United States of America, Texas; United States of America, Michigan; United States of America, Ohio; Virginia, USA (Remote)Type: Full time