Manage and lead programs to deliver an end-to-end solution from concept, to planning and through execution of complex hardware and firmware development programs
Develop and maintain integrated schedules across hardware, firmware, software and test engineering
Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure milestone adherence across phase gates, DVT, EVT, prototype builds, etc.
Manage critical-path dependencies between functional teams such as hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, operations and external vendors
Develop strong working relationships with cross functional teams across all levels of the organization and provide exceptional leadership to program core team to deliver programs on time, within budget and with high quality while achieving excellent customer satisfaction
Monitor overall solution, identify, track and mitigate potential risks and obstacles such as scope creep, resource and personnel shortfalls, and problems with schedule, release delays and budget overruns
Provide reporting to Business and R&D leadership and Product Line Management on potential issues and conflicts
Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly
Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams
Oversee common use of Itron's program lifecycle process
Contribute to the refinement of program lifecycle process

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred (engineering discipline is highly preferred)
8 years of relevant experience, some of that experience in Program Management
5+ years of work experience either as a technical lead, systems engineer, or program manager leading Hardware/Firmware delivery of wireless devices from concept to production
Experience of working with international ODM’s
PMP Certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training
Previous experience in program managing a large system release comprised of multiple products
Previous experience with successfully delivering integrated RF/Cellular systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality
Experience aligning internal and external stakeholders on system decisions and trade-offs
Experience establishing relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners spread globally including diverse cultures and backgrounds

Benefits

Competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule
Eligible for 15% annual bonus program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

program managementhardware developmentfirmware developmentsoftware developmenttest engineeringrisk managementschedule managementresource managementRF systemscellular systems

Soft skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunicationdecision makingrelationship buildingproblem solvingcustomer satisfactionstakeholder alignmentorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

PMP Certification