Product Manager

Itron, Inc.; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Residential Water Meters based in Cikarang, Indonesia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the product management lifecycle, from defining requirements to end-of-life decisions.

Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience in product management, preferably in the water distribution sector, and possess excellent communication skills. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and strategic portfolio management within the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Management in the B2B sector, preferably in the water distribution cycle.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of product management from requirements to end-of-life.
• Define product roadmaps ensuring target profits.
• Prepare business case evaluations during and after projects.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic portfolio development

Metrology knowledge

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Marketing

Job description

Title

Product Manager - Residential Water Meter

Location

Cikarang, Indonesia

Role Description

Based in our Manufacturing and R&D Center for APAC region (Cikarang, Indonesia) and reporting to the Product Manager for Residential Water Meter, you join the product management team in charge of Mechanical Residential Water Meters for the APAC region. You are responsible for the strategic orientation of the product roadmap for this product line in cooperation with the European team, and you are accountable for the profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of product management from defining requirements and development through to end‑of‑life.
• Define product roadmaps and requirements to deliver products in APAC region ensuring the portfolio operates at target profits.
• Work in cross‑functional teams with sales and bid teams, engineering, and operations to grow the business and ensure efficient operations.
• Take ownership of the communication of the portfolio (internal & external), give product presentations to customers, represent Itron in global events.
• Prepare business case evaluation during and after project execution.
• Ensure regular reporting and portfolio reviews to all levels of the organisation, from project level to executive.
• Support creation of technical documentations (product description, brochure) and update internal systems (create and maintain part numbers, update pricelists).
• Support the introduction in APAC market of other products from Europe in cooperation with the Product Management Team in EU.
• Be accountable for profitability (educate engineers on design‑to‑cost, overview cost, define price lists).
• Be the expert of Metrology technical aspects in particular to support Indonesian market standards evolutions.
• Analyse sales, monitor costs and competitors and coordinate the prices with the sales teams, ensuring right positioning compared to competitors.
• Install a Business Culture in the technical teams by supporting them in their reflections of "design to cost" and profitability.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or in Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product management B to B in APAC region, preferably with product related to the water distribution cycle.
• Extensive experience in strategic portfolio development to expand business beyond existing solutions.
• Knowledge in metering, metrology, utility business is a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• You are result‑oriented and proactive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to support/manage projects in an international matrix environment and to collaborate with people from diverse cultures.
• Organised and flexible, you can handle several projects at the same time in an international environment.
• Analytical and strategic way of thinking.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Curious, self‑starter with strong initiative and adaptability.
• This position is based in East Jakarta Industrial Park, Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java 17550 and can include some international travel.

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail]. Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.