Grid Edge Intelligence: Portfolio Marketing Leader

Itron, Inc.; Liberty Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Leader, Grid Edge Intelligence Portfolio Marketing & Solutions Strategy to define, package, position, and evangelize the Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio for electric utilities.

This role translates complex technologies into compelling narratives that drive market differentiation and business value. The leader will bridge Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to align with grid modernization goals and DER integration, leading go-to-market initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Energy Systems, Communications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Product Marketing, Solution Marketing, Product Management, Portfolio Strategy, Industry Strategy, Go-to-Market Leadership, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success developing portfolio-level positioning, solution messaging, executive value propositions, and market narratives across multiple products, platforms, or business units.
• Strong understanding of electric utility operations and digital transformation initiatives, including Grid Modernization, AMI, DER, or Grid Edge technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise B2B solution sales organizations and creating customer-focused messaging that drives business-value-led conversations.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams while balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the market-facing strategy, positioning, messaging architecture, and value proposition for the Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio.
• Develop a cohesive portfolio narrative that translates products and data-driven capabilities into customer-centric solutions.
• Define and package integrated solutions that connect technology investments to utility business outcomes.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to drive alignment and market impact.
• Lead portfolio-level go-to-market strategies, including market segmentation, buyer personas, and campaign themes.
• Create executive narratives, solution presentations, and sales enablement content to support solution selling.
• Serve as portfolio evangelist with customers, partners, and analysts.
• Lead market intelligence and competitive analysis to keep positioning differentiated.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional leadership

Market research & competitive intel

Enterprise B2B marketing

Campaign planning

Go-to-market leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Energy Systems, Communications

MBA (Preferred)

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Leader, Grid Edge Intelligence Portfolio Marketing & Solutions Strategy to define, package, position, and evangelize the Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio for electric utilities.

This role translates complex technologies into compelling narratives that drive market differentiation and business value. The leader will bridge Product Management, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to align with grid modernization goals and DER integration, leading go-to-market initiatives