Product Management Specialist
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
We are seeking a motivated growthoriented Product Management Specialist to support the development commercialization and lifecycle management of our North American water metering portfolio with a strong focus on solidstate meters and smart metering technologies.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow into a full Product Manager role within 23 years through handson experience crossfunctional collaboration and mentorship from senior product leaders. You will join an internationally distributed Product Management team and report directly to a Senior Product Manager.
In this role you will build deep product expertise to authentically support internal teamssuch as Sales Marketing Operations Engineering and Qualityas well as external customers and channel partners. You will participate in customer engagements product demonstrations and industry events while supporting the collection of valuable market and customer insights.
You will also support competitive evaluations business case development and the creation of customercentric value propositions. This position requires agility accountability and an innovative mindset as you contribute to product launches lifecycle management financial analysis and the execution of annual marketing plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop a strong understanding of the water metering and smart metering portfolio; prepare clear presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Support Sales during customer meetings product demonstrations and technical discussions ensuring an authentic customercentric experience.
Participate in industry trade shows and conferences to collect market and competitive insights.
Collaborate with Marketing to support product launch planning and development of collateral tools and enablement materials.
Review customer specifications; support bid and tender responses; assess product compliance; and identify gaps or development needs driven by market regulatory or technical requirements.
Evaluate competitive offerings and assist in shaping business cases value propositions and pricing inputs.
Manage internal product databases including part creation pricing support and financial data analysis with accuracy and accountability.
Participate in crossfunctional teamsEngineering Operations Quality Salesto resolve daytoday product lifecycle issues in an agile and collaborative way.
Monitor product inquiries and ensure timely customerfocused resolution.
Contribute to the execution of annual marketing plans and achievement of departmental KPIs.
Support forecasting budgeting and portfolio financial performance as responsibilities expand.
Participate in the development of market requirement documents monetization models and product management processes as you grow into the role.
Required Skills & Experience
23 years of relevant experience in product support applications engineering utilities IoT or a related technical/commercial field.
Foundational understanding of IoT and communications technologies (e.g. RF cellular smart metering ecosystems).
Ability to analyze market and customer data to support customercentric product decisions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage authentically across multidisciplinary and international teams.
Demonstrated agility in managing multiple tasks and commitments in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to interpret customer specifications and support technical reviews.
Comfort with financial analysis and use of internal data systems.
Bachelors degree in Electronics Mechanical Engineering or related fieldor equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience with water metering utilities or related infrastructure sectors.
Exposure to competitive analysis market evaluation or business case development.
Familiarity with lifecycle management processes and crossfunctional product development.
Experience supporting or participating in product launch activities.
Understanding of regulatory or compliance requirements affecting utility and energy technology solutions.
Travel expectations10%-30% also occasionally internationally
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!
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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 dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidates 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- or email .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:
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