Senior NPI Program Lead – Hardware & Manufacturing

Itron, Inc.; Seneca (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

15% annual bonus program

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Program Manager for New Product Introduction to lead hardware programs from concept to production.

You will drive pilot builds, industrialization, and manufacturing process transfer while partnering with manufacturing engineering, procurement, logistics, EMS/CM partners, product management, and R&D. You will report on status, risks, and recommendations to senior executives. The role emphasizes Kaizen, Lean, and Agile execution and requires strong communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Proven program management experience in hardware/manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of PCBAs, semiconductors, and box-build assemblies.
• Experience with Kaizen, Scrum, Lean, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs from initiation through delivery, including pilot builds and industrialization milestones.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and EMS partners.
• Maintain program status, schedules and risks within PMO governance; report to leadership.
• Apply Kaizen, Lean, and Agile methodologies to optimize processes.
• Provide technical oversight across mechanical, electrical, or industrial domains.
• Identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

Skills

Program management

PCBAs knowledge

Kaizen/Lean/Scrum

PM/PLM tools

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Oracle

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Program Manager for New Product Introduction to lead hardware programs from concept to production.

You will drive pilot builds, industrialization, and manufacturing process transfer while partnering with manufacturing engineering, procurement, logistics, EMS/CM partners, product management, and R&D. You will report on status, risks, and recommendations to senior executives. The role emphasizes Kaizen, Lean, and Agile execution and requires strong communication across