Product Manager

Itron, Inc.; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager to lead the Water Meters & modules portfolio for the APAC region from our Manufacturing and R&D Center in Cikarang, Indonesia.

You will report to the Team Leader and drive the product strategy, profitability, and cross-functional execution across sales, engineering, and operations. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in B2B product management in APAC, a degree in Engineering or Marketing, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of B2B product management experience in APAC.
• Experience in water distribution or metering is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in an international matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of product management from defining requirements and development through end-of-life.
• Define product roadmaps and requirements to deliver APAC products at target profits.
• Collaborate with sales, bid teams, engineering, and operations to grow the business.
• Communicate the portfolio externally and internally; present to customers and at events.
• Prepare business case evaluation during and after project execution.
• Ensure reporting and portfolio reviews up to executive level.
• Support product documentation and update internal systems (part numbers, pricelists).
• Introduce European products into APAC in cooperation with PM team in EU.
• Be accountable for profitability and design-to-cost discussions.
• Be the metrology and communication protocols expert.
• Analyse sales, monitor costs and competitors; coordinate pricing with sales.
• Instill a design-to-cost culture within technical teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Product management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering or Marketing degree

Job description

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.

Title : Product Manager.

Location : Cikarang, Indonesia.

Role Description

Based in our Manufacturing and R&D Center for APAC region, (Cikarang, Indonesia) and reporting to the Team leader, you join the product management team in charge of Water Meters & modules for 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 & communication protocols.
• Analyse sales, monitor costs and competitors and coordinate the prices with the sales teams, ensure 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 Engineering or in Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product management B to B in APAC region, preferably with product related with 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 as well good presentation skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to support/manage projects in an international matrix environment and to collaborate with people from diverse cultures
• Organized 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, adaptability

This position is based in East Jakarta Industrial Park, Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java 17550 and can include some international travel.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

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