Itron is revolutionizing how utilities and cities manage energy and water. We are committed to creating a more sustainable, resourceful world. Join us.Job Family SummaryProduct managers are information gatherers, defining thestrategic direction of their products through the lens of knowledge they acquire about 1) their business's strategic goals; 2) the market's demands and opportunities; and 3) the technological and financial resources available to them to make the product a reality. the product manager's job is then to communicate this strategy to multiple stakeholders, earn buy-in from decision makers, and ensure the appropriate teams understand their roles and have the tools they need to execute the strategy. Just as important as speaking the dialects of each team involved in their product's development, product managers must also be able to understand those dialects to ensure they can clearly articulate what is needed from each group. Like a CEO, a product manager must coordinate with, delegate to, and persuade a broad set of constituencies. They own ultimate responsibility for the product's success or failure, as well as for any issue that comes up during development - from technological setbacks, to negative market feedback, to personnel issues, to financial problems. A successful product manager needs to be able to keep any extraneous items out of the product roadmap, to ensure that the product stays on plan and meets its high-level strategic objectives. Successful product managers are able to stay focused on the strategic. Product managers drive the development of products. They prioritize initiatives and make strategic decisions about what gets built.Level SummaryItron is looking for aProduct Managerto be responsible for our North American water metering activities, which is part of our end to end solutions that enable Itron to deliver positive outcomes for our water customers. As the Product Manager, you will be responsible for developing business plans, managing pricing, and owning the roadmap to determine a feature set that positions your products in the marketplace. You will champion the business health of your portfolio and will work with all organizational disciplines to ensure we deliver reliable products to the market and our customer. While managing the overall vision of the product line, you own the roadmap and will work with Product Marketing, Engineering and Sales to facilitate new product introduction, as well as end of life strategies.Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing all 3rdpart meter vendor relations
- Edit and update the 3rdparty product specification and the Price List
- Maintain forecast and 3-year pipeline, secure business plans realization
- Provide support to our professional services team on customer implementations.
- Handle pre and post-sales product requests.
- Develop and adapt various product-related documents including marketing collateral, help documentation, and instructional materials.
- Support our worldwide sales team by giving training and product presentations
- Oversees market research and monitors competitive activity
- Write and update product requirements documents for new products and present improvement plans to senior management.
- Work with Engineering and Quality teams to determine root causes of any issues.
- Work closely with customers, prospects, and marketing to define product requirements for new products.
- Work with Network and Outcomes team to redefine the Water offer for North America
- Work with customers, Itron and 3rd party facilities to ensure meter testing and compliancy are strictly followed.
- Participate to Itron product offerings at trade shows and other industry events.ExperienceTypically requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience. A well-qualified candidate shall have a firm understanding of manufacturing processes and meter testing procedures.EducationBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.Physical DemandsThis is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.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 salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-###-#### or email ...@itron.com.Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.