Program 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.

Summary

Itron is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will lead and manage multiple complex solution programs across development, validation, integration, and delivery of Itron’s innovative products and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Product Management, Hardware, Firmware, Software, Test, Quality, Delivery, and Support—to deliver customer-centric solutions that meet business objectives. This position requires strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams globally.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex hardware, firmware, and software programs from concept through production.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules across engineering disciplines; manage critical-path dependencies between internal teams and external partners.
• Build authentic relationships across all levels of the organization and provide exceptional leadership to program teams to deliver on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Monitor overall program health; anticipate, identify, and mitigate risks such as scope changes, resource constraints, schedule delays, and budget overruns.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly and concisely to stakeholders and executives.
• Facilitate effective decision-making and drive program change management processes.
• Ensure adherence to program governance and Itron’s lifecycle standards.
• Champion continuous improvement through process refinement, knowledge sharing, and training initiatives.
• Facilitate engagement with initial customers for new product releases, ensuring robust bilateral communication

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a program manager, technical lead, or systems engineer managing hardware/firmware/software development and delivery of complex solutions.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise software, SaaS, on-premises, and cloud-based solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, including SAFe.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and Azure.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an R&D team and PMO organization.
• Agile development and Scrum Master experience.
• Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• PMP Certification or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Travel: 0-10%

Physical Demands:

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

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!

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. Liberty Lake, WA; Oconee, SC: The base salary is $96,000– $184,000. Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX: The base salary is $105,000- $202,000. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program,

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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 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

Itron 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: www.itron.com