Product Manager

Itron, Inc.; Oconee (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Network Interface Cards to guide product strategy from concept through launches and sustaining support.

You will own lifecycle planning, regional variants, and end‑of‑life execution, working with engineering and cross‑functional teams. As NIC SME you will collaborate on requirements, designs, project execution, testing, and go‑to‑market activities, ensuring alignment with supply chain, procurement, and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with data-informed decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Own NPI process from requirements through launch and sustaining support.
• Manage NIC product lifecycle including roadmaps, variants, and end-of-life planning/execution.
• Serve as NIC SME for technical, commercial, and customer-facing decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, partners, and cross-functional teams on requirements, designs, and testing.
• Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure successful product delivery and support.
• Ensure products are orderable and supported through supply chain, documentation, and service delivery.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Hardware development

Manufacturing processes

Supply chain awareness

Job description

Overview

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 to work at the intersection of advanced IoT, edge intelligence, and next‑generation communications technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from requirements definition through product launch and sustaining support.
• Own product lifecycle management for Network Interface Card products, including roadmap planning, regional variants, launch readiness, sustaining activities, and end‑of‑life planning and execution.
• Serve as the product subject‑matter expert for Network Interface Cards, guiding technical, commercial, operational, and customer‑facing decisions with accountability and sound judgment.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, partners, and cross‑functional teams on product requirements, detailed designs, functional specifications, project execution, and testing.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Services, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure successful product delivery and support.
• Ensure products are orderable, deliverable, and supported through appropriate supply chain, procurement, documentation, training, and service delivery processes.
• Support Sales, Services, Marketing, and internal teams with product positioning, pricing inputs, technical questions, customer presentations, and enablement materials.
• Support customer escalations and field performance management by providing product expertise, monitoring quality and reliability trends, and coordinating cross‑functional resolution of product‑related concerns.
• Manage regulatory, certification, and regional deployment requirements where NICs vary by geography, carrier, spectrum, antenna, or utility requirements.
• Maintain awareness of competitive offerings and emerging RF, cellular, Wi‑SUN, carrier, antenna, IoT, and AMI network technology trends to drive innovation and continuous product improvement.
• Demonstrate agility in adapting to changing business needs, market conditions, and customer requirements while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to organize information, evaluate trade‑offs, and make data‑informed recommendations.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, cross‑functional environment.
• Technical aptitude and eagerness to learn complex hardware, communications, and utility network products.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Services, and other internal stakeholders.
• Customer‑centric approach with a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions that meet customer and business needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment while maintaining authenticity, professionalism, and inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in product management, technical product management, program management, engineering, or a related technical role.
• Experience with hardware product development, manufacturing, or supply‑chain processes.
• Familiarity with RF, cellular, Wi‑SUN, IoT, AMI, embedded systems, antennas, or utility communications networks.
• Experience translating customer, market, or technical inputs into product requirements, business cases, or strategic recommendations.
• Experience supporting customer‑facing discussions, technical issue resolution, or cross‑functional project execution.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management practices, launch processes, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Experience working within the utilities, energy, industrial IoT, or connected infrastructure sectors.

Travel & Physical Demands

Travel: Up to 15%

Physical Demands: No specific physical demands associated with this position.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more.

EEO Statement

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. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].