Director Product Management - Grid Management

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Join us in shaping the future of grid management as we accelerate the growth of Itron's Grid Edge Solutions, powered by Distributed Intelligence.

Itron is seeking a Director of Product Management - Grid Management to join our team. In this influential leadership role, you'll guide the strategy and growth of our Grid Management portfolio, helping utilities optimize distribution network capacity, integrate distributed energy resources, and enhance grid reliability and planning. You'll work closely with senior leaders across Sales, R&D, Marketing, and Service Delivery, while engaging directly with customers and partners to deliver meaningful outcomes and position Itron as a trusted industry leader.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead growth and profitability for the Grid Management services line, including outage management, grid reliability, failure analysis, power quality, and planning-leveraging Itron's differentiated Distributed Intelligence technology.

Own strategy, product management, and product marketing deliverables across global product lines.

Define and execute line-of-business strategy, market segmentation, competitive analysis, business cases, and product roadmaps.

Drive product portfolio adoption by identifying customer opportunities, aligning go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with Sales and Marketing to close bookings.

Guide technology trade‑off decisions through PLC and NPI processes, ensuring product margin and customer satisfaction.

Deliver training and enablement for internal and external stakeholders.

Resolve cross‑functional priorities to achieve optimal outcomes.

Research market trends and best practices to shape strategic positioning and develop compelling collateral.

Represent Itron at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

Partner with Sales Enablement and Product teams to understand customer challenges and deliver outcome‑inspired solutions.

Support partner strategy development and execution in collaboration with Product Management and Sales.

Make strategic decisions on product roadmap, pricing, messaging, and positioning.

Forecast business performance and manage commercial risks.

Guide application platform strategy, partnerships, and execution.

Coach and mentor a team of five direct reports, fostering growth and collaboration.

Navigate trade‑offs, escalations, and problem resolution with confidence and empathy.

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years of experience in product management, strategic planning, or business development, ideally within the utility or energy sector.

Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Recognized expert in Product Management, with a track record of leading cross‑functional teams through complexity and change.

Strong blend of technical, business, and market expertise—especially in utility distribution planning, engineering, and operations.

Familiarity with ADMS, OMS, GIS, and related OT systems.

Experience in consultative solution selling and utility business case modeling.

Analytical thinker with a systems mindset and ability to connect regulatory, technical, and business perspectives.

Clear and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging both technical and executive audiences.

Self‑starter with a collaborative spirit, organized and motivated to grow new lines of business.

Skilled in risk management and strategic decision‑making.

Proven ability to align diverse stakeholders, including C‑level executives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

MBA or equivalent experience preferred; background in top‑tier consulting a plus.

Deep understanding of smart grid, IoT trends, and utility / city business models.

Demonstrated success in incubating new business models and navigating go‑to‑market challenges.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Proven leadership in product strategy and execution for grid management or utility‑focused technologies.

Expertise in DER integration, outage management, and distribution planning.

Experience with Distributed Intelligence platforms and their utility applications.

Strong background in PLC / NPI processes and margin optimization.

Ability to drive alignment across Sales, R&D, Marketing, and Service Delivery.

Skilled in strategic positioning, business case development, and GTM strategy.

Comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels, including customers, partners, and executives.

Experience mentoring product teams and resolving cross‑departmental priorities.

Strong presentation skills and industry presence.

Ability to guide through ambiguity and adapt strategies in fast‑changing environments.

Experience in business incubation and operational strategy development.

Travel Requirement : 30%+

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. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. This position is eligible for our annual equity grant program.

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary range is $150,000 - $336,000 annually.

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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 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!

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

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