Product Management Specialist

Itron, Inc.; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Product Management Specialist to support our North American water metering portfolio, focusing on solid-state meters and smart metering technologies. You will grow into a full Product Manager role within 2–3 years through hands-on experience and mentorship.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and Quality, while engaging with customers and channel partners to drive market insights and successful product launches.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in product support, applications engineering, utilities, IoT, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of IoT and smart metering technologies (RF, cellular).
• Ability to analyze market and customer data to support product decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration across international teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and support technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the water metering and smart metering portfolio; prepare clear presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Sales during customer meetings, product demonstrations, and technical discussions, ensuring an authentic, customer-centric experience.
• Participate in industry trade shows and conferences to collect market and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support product launch planning and development of collateral, tools, and enablement materials.
• Review customer specifications; support bid and tender responses; assess product compliance; and identify gaps or development needs driven by market, regulatory, or technical requirements.
• Evaluate competitive offerings and assist in shaping business cases, value propositions, and pricing inputs.
• Manage internal product databases, including part creation, pricing support, and financial data analysis with accuracy and accountability.
• Participate in cross-functional teams—Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales—to resolve day-to-day product lifecycle issues in an agile and collaborative way.
• Monitor product inquiries and ensure timely, customer-focused resolution.
• Contribute to the execution of annual marketing plans and achievement of departmental KPIs.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and portfolio financial performance as responsibilities expand.
• Participate in the development of market requirement documents, monetization models, and product management processes as you grow into the role.

Skills

IoT fundamentals

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

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.

We are seeking a motivated, growth‑oriented Product Management Specialist to support the development, commercialization, and lifecycle management of our North American water metering portfolio, with a strong focus on solid‑state meters and smart metering technologies.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow into a full Product Manager role within 2–3 years through hands‑on experience, cross‑functional collaboration, and mentorship from senior product leaders. You will join an internationally distributed Product Management team and report directly to a Senior Product Manager.

In this role, you will build deep product expertise to authentically support internal teams—such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and Quality—as well as external customers and channel partners. You will participate in customer engagements, product demonstrations, and industry events while supporting the collection of valuable market and customer insights.

You will also support competitive evaluations, business case development, and the creation of customer‑centric value propositions. This position requires agility, accountability, and an innovative mindset as you contribute to product launches, lifecycle management, financial analysis, and the execution of annual marketing plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the water metering and smart metering portfolio; prepare clear presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Sales during customer meetings, product demonstrations, and technical discussions, ensuring an authentic, customer‑centric experience.
• Participate in industry trade shows and conferences to collect market and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support product launch planning and development of collateral, tools, and enablement materials.
• Review customer specifications; support bid and tender responses; assess product compliance; and identify gaps or development needs driven by market, regulatory, or technical requirements.
• Evaluate competitive offerings and assist in shaping business cases, value propositions, and pricing inputs.
• Manage internal product databases, including part creation, pricing support, and financial data analysis with accuracy and accountability.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams—Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales—to resolve day‑to‑day product lifecycle issues in an agile and collaborative way.
• Monitor product inquiries and ensure timely, customer‑focused resolution.
• Contribute to the execution of annual marketing plans and achievement of departmental KPIs.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and portfolio financial performance as responsibilities expand.
• Participate in the development of market requirement documents, monetization models, and product management processes as you grow into the role.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in product support, applications engineering, utilities, IoT, or a related technical/commercial field.
• Foundational understanding of IoT and communications technologies (e.g., RF, cellular, smart metering ecosystems).
• Ability to analyze market and customer data to support customer‑centric product decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage authentically across multi‑disciplinary and international teams.
• Demonstrated agility in managing multiple tasks and commitments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and support technical reviews.
• Comfort with financial analysis and use of internal data systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with water metering, utilities, or related infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to competitive analysis, market evaluation, or business case development.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management processes and cross‑functional product development.
• Experience supporting or participating in product launch activities.
• Understanding of regulatory or compliance requirements affecting utility and energy technology solutions.
• Travel expectations 10%-30%, also occasionally internationally

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!

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 [e-mail].

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