Product Manager

Itron, Inc.; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Itron is seeking a Product Manager for the Network Interface Card (NIC) hardware team to shape products at the edge, enabling Distributed Intelligence and other technologies for utilities and connected infrastructure.

You will own the NIC product lifecycle, collaborate with Engineering and cross-functional teams, and guide requirements, design, testing, and launches while maintaining program execution across multiple regions and deployment scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field or equivalent.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with data-informed recommendations.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Technical aptitude and eagerness to learn complex hardware and utility network products.

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 and end-of-life planning.
• Serve as the product subject matter expert for NICs, guiding decisions with accountability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, partners, and cross-functional teams on requirements, designs, and testing.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Services, Regulatory, and Operations.
• Ensure products are orderable, deliverable, and supported through supply chain, procurement, and service processes.
• Support Sales, Services, Marketing, and internal teams with positioning, pricing inputs, and enablement materials.
• Support escalations and field performance management by coordinating cross-functional resolution of product-related concerns.
• Manage regulatory, certification, and regional deployment requirements by geography and utility needs.
• Maintain awareness of RF, cellular, Wi-SUN, IoT, AMI trends to drive innovation and improvement.
• Demonstrate agility adapting to changing business needs while contributing to a collaborative team.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware product knowledge

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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.

Join a team working at the intersection of advanced IoT, edge intelligence, and next-generation communications technology. As a Product Manager on the Network Interface Card (NIC) hardware team, you will help shape products that bring advanced capabilities to the edge, including Distributed Intelligence, eRedCap, and other emerging technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage an important existing product portfolio while helping define and deliver the next generation of NIC solutions that support the evolving needs of utilities and connected infrastructure around the world. We are looking for a collaborative, customer-centric, and innovative professional who is passionate about delivering technology solutions that create value for customers and stakeholders.

Duties & 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 help 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 Skills & Experience

• 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 is a plus.

Travel

Up to 15%

Physical Demands

No specific physical demands associated with this position.

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].