Program Manager

Itron, Inc.

Program Manager managing NPI initiatives to ensure successful delivery of hardware programs. Drive collaboration across manufacturing engineering, procurement, and product management at Itron.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAustin • South Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage NPI programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring operational readiness and quality outcomes
Collaborate with various teams within the company, including Product Business Units, Research & Development, Product Marketing, Global Operations: procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and quality control, Finance to implement resiliency measures and foster a culture of preparedness
Apply Kaizen, Lean, and Agile methodologies to optimize processes and enhance efficiency
Provide guidance leveraging hands-on engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial domains
Identify program risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted progress
Deliver timely and relevant updates to stakeholders through reports and meetings, fostering transparency and accountability
Ensure all program activities align with organizational values and customer expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering OR equivalent practical engineering experience
Proven program management experience in hardware or manufacturing environments
Strong technical knowledge of PCBAs, semiconductor components, and box-build assemblies
Experience with Kaizen, Scrum, Lean, and continuous improvement practices
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced and high visibility environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
paid vacation
401k matching
employee stock purchase program
hybrid work schedule
annual bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringindustrial engineeringPCBAssemiconductor componentsbox-build assembliesKaizenLeanAgile

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtransparencyaccountabilityrisk managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipteamworkstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering