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Description

This position, while under general supervision and as a member of the proposal response team, creates pricing and assists with gathering product process information that will ultimately be assembled into a competitive Itron Solution.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide baseline (boilerplate) response framework documents for subject matter experts.
- Prepare cover letters, no bid letters, and other standard response documents from templates.
- Support related technical writing requirements (whitepapers, product overviews, etc.).
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Provide draft product pricing in standard Itron template format. Become knowledgeable to the point of being capable of providing draft pricing independently for simple (non-system) products. Revise as required at the direction of the Proposals Manager or other senior response team members.
- Apply standard (pre-approved) implementation services pricing.
- Apply standard (pre-approved) discounts as appropriate.
- Maintain pricing and proposal databases.

Minimum Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in law or contract management
- 4-5 years’ experience in a corporate business environment
- Knowledge and experience in commercial contracts
- Computer Literacy and advanced working knowledge of MS Office mandatory
- Must be in possession of a Valid Code 08 driver's license
- Experience in an engineering and tendering environment will be an advantage

Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Cape Town
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Product Marketing, Corporate
Job: Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Be a part of shaping our future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our industry and our planet. Itron’s decades of experience is helping to ensure success in the critical challenge to realize a sustainable future.
The Area VP (Director of Sales) will work closely with Senior Sales Leadership and Corporate Management, creating and executing strategies and business development efforts to increase Itron revenue and brand equity. This individual has the overall responsibility of a regional sales team and is responsible for directing regional sales activities, including channel management, product line, and major/strategic accounts management. This individual is required to develop sales strategies and forecast sales volume for Itron's identified markets.
Job Duties:
- Planning, directing, motivating and monitoring sales team activities to maximize sales volume and profit for Itron
- Responsible for identifying, strategizing, managing, strengthening and growing the market space, closing new business, and maximizing the potential sales volume of the identified segments
- Coordinate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Line Management to create and execute sales strategies and business development efforts to increase Itron revenue. Coordinate efforts with sales teams within country, region, and/or globally to meet sales goals
- Participate and accompany staff on sales calls to client sites, and review and approve selected client communications (e.g., major proposals, direct mail copy, problem resolution correspondence, etc.), maintaining and developing strong relationships with Itron customers
- Engage in regular Itron internal business review, sales budgets/targets, and responsible for sales forecast
- Responsible for achieving measureable results through gaining market share, meeting sales quotas and managing western US sales program and sales team Note: This position can be located at any major city in the Western United States

Requirements:
- This position requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience in Sr. level sales in the Electricity IOU (Investor-Owned Utilities) sector
- Must have negotiation experience at executive and C-Suite levels
- Must have management experience at a Director or Sr. Manager Level
- Sales experience must include responsibility for $50million+ annual quota Preferred Experience:

- Experience in the Smart Grid/AMI industry
- Software experience preferred
- Metering experience preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Travel: 50 - 75% travel, almost exclusively domestic Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
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About Itron: Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: San Diego
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales, SmartGrid, Support, Remote Positions
Job: Sales

ID: 001
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Description

Oversees a portion of the organization's business development function, such as development of partnership or alliance opportunities or business development for a given service, product line, or group/division.

1. Develop annual and quarterly sales goals for North America in conjunction with Area Vice Presidents, North America Sales VP and North America COO.
2. Report targeted revenue, associated risks and issues to CFO and COO quarterly and high level updates monthly.
3. Responsible for approving customer proposals within agreed upon revenue and total gross margins in conjunction with AVPs.
4. Analyze and interpret statistical data in order to make recommendations regarding potential markets and distribution systems.
5. Build and maintain model for certification of 3rd parties to implement /train /service OW product.
6. Input into sales organization, structure, training and development, customer business reviews and commissions plans.
7. Assist in developing sales initiatives and support including business cases, contracts (within agreed upon terms and conditions), presentations, analysis and strategy for individual customer opportunities.
8. Coordinate resolution of issues the sales organization may be encountering between product marketing, product development, quality, service and production.
9. Gather information about customers, markets and Itron products deployed in order to more effectively develop individualized sales approaches for targeted customers.
10. M2 Development/Review impact on customers and TAM.

Experience:
This position requires 3 to 5 years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 50 - 70%
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Asia Pacific
Primary Location: Beijing
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales
Job: Sales

ID: 001
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Description

Oversees a portion of the organization's business development function, such as development of partnership or alliance opportunities or business development for a given service, product line, or group/division.

1. Develop annual and quarterly sales goals for North America in conjunction with Area Vice Presidents, North America Sales VP and North America COO.
2. Report targeted revenue, associated risks and issues to CFO and COO quarterly and high level updates monthly.
3. Responsible for approving customer proposals within agreed upon revenue and total gross margins in conjunction with AVPs.
4. Analyze and interpret statistical data in order to make recommendations regarding potential markets and distribution systems.
5. Build and maintain model for certification of 3rd parties to implement /train /service OW product.
6. Input into sales organization, structure, training and development, customer business reviews and commissions plans.
7. Assist in developing sales initiatives and support including business cases, contracts (within agreed upon terms and conditions), presentations, analysis and strategy for individual customer opportunities.
8. Coordinate resolution of issues the sales organization may be encountering between product marketing, product development, quality, service and production.
9. Gather information about customers, markets and Itron products deployed in order to more effectively develop individualized sales approaches for targeted customers.
10. M2 Development/Review impact on customers and TAM.

Experience:
This position requires 3 to 5 years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 50 - 70%
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Asia Pacific
Primary Location: Beijing
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales
Job: Sales

ID: 001
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Description

Maintains direct contact with customers before and/or after the sale. Supports sales team by developing and maintaining positive customer relations (CRM) with clients/customers, which can substantially affect service and/or product revenue(s). Works with various departments to meet maintenance services sales goals. Works with customers and/or distributors to receive accurate account of equipment failures and provides reports to management. Focus of work may be in pre-sale or post-sales or both.


1. Entry of customer and purchase order into system and scheduling production on factory.
2. Interface with manufacturing, engineering, traffic, purchasing/planning, marketing, sales and support group to meet customer needs.
3. Verification of purchase and sales orders and scheduling system 4. Responsible for finished goods inventory to prevent or lessen obsolescence.
5. Meet customer required ship dates including expediting within factory when necessary.
6. Identify, research, and resolve issues and discrepancies with customer orders and accounts with factories.
7. Solve shipping/delivery problems.
8. Work with Accounts Receivable to identify and resolve any billing issues 9. Always maintain a helpful attitude and promote company values when dealing with customers.

Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Language skills: fluent dutch/french with good knowledge of english.
IT Skills:
- Good IT skills in general
- Good knowledge of excel
- Experience with an ERP is an asset Other skills:
- Team player
- Customer oriented and pro-active
- Takes initiative and strong problem solver
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work autonomously Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology;
communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Brussels
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales
Job: Customer Service

ID: 001
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Description

La mission du consultant/ analyste fonctionnel est d’assurer la conception fonctionnelle de nos applications. Cela répond à un besoin client spécifique qu’il convient de déterminer, spécifier, valider et implémenter.

TACHES & RESPONSABILITES :

1- Analyser les besoins métier et rédiger le cahier des charges 2- Définir et rédiger des spécifications fonctionnelles 3- Valider les produits 4- Participer à la mise en œuvre et à la livraison du projet 5- Rédiger les documentations (technique, support de formation?)
6- Former les utilisateurs 7- Assurer le support fonctionnel 8- Appuyer l’avant-vente
CONNAISSANCES REQUISES :
Bonnes connaissances du monde de l’édition de logiciel.
Connaissances du marché de l’énergie Anglais courant

EXPERIENCE :
Expérience dans l’édition de logiciels 3 à 5 ans d’expérience en tant que Consultant Fonctionnel

FORMATION :
Bac +5 en Management des SI ou Informatique
Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Noisy le Grand
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales
Job: Sales

ID: 001
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Description

Directs the development of company marketing programs. Responsible for assessment of existing and potential markets, coordination of technical product development, development of product strategies, definition of promotional activities and product launch. Activities may include technical sales support; product advertising/promotion; planning, developing, and implementing multiple channel programs; and directing the development of company market requirements for specific product(s) or product line(s).

1. Responsible for strategic planning, prioritization and direction-setting within the marketing group.
2. Responsible for development and execution of strategic marketing plans in cooperation with operations groups.
3. Define/refine corporate positioning/messaging for application in various marcomm areas.
4. Monitor and ensure adherence to corporate branding and process standards across the organization.
5. Represent Itron to various market/industry oriented groups, trade associations, steering committees etc.
6. Monitor marketing performance via analytics and drive/adjust strategic planning accordingly.


Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 10 - 30%
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Asia Pacific
Primary Location: Beijing
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Sales
Job: Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Itron’s Waseca, MN facility, is seeking an Application Engineer that will provide technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of the company products. This individual will learn and understand the water metering business internally and externally by working under the direction of the Product Line Manager. This individual will assist the sales staff in assessing potential applications of company products to meet customer needs and will prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions. This individual will ensure that the product application/solution is functioning according to specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for designated product and systems.
- Provide technical response for requests for quotations.
- Conduct pre sales product presentations.
- Provide product specific training.
- Create and update necessary technical literature, application papers and application specific training.
- Provide competitive product and system analysis and market research.
- Assist in product development and internal firmware testing.
- This individual will be responsible for MOL activities, quality issues for adhoc projects and other current ongoing projects.
- In addition, this person will interface with R&D, quality, sales, and marketing departments.

Experience:
This position requires up to 1 year of previous related professional experience

Education: Bachelor's degree highly preferred engineering or marketing or equivalent experience
Certification(s): N/A
Travel: 10 - 30% as needed to assist Sales force, domestically and internationally.

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Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com. Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: Waseca
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Product Marketing, Support
Job: Product Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Maintains direct contact with customers before and/or after the sale. Supports sales team by developing and maintaining positive customer relations (CRM) with clients/customers, which can substantially affect service and/or product revenue(s). Works with various departments to meet maintenance services sales goals. Works with customers and/or distributors to receive accurate account of equipment failures and provides reports to management. Focus of work may be in pre-sale or post-sales or both.

1. Install, maintain, and administer operating systems, networks, software and equipment.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex problems.
3. Monitor and maintain network security.
4. Maintain appropriate documentation and files.
5. Troubleshoot and solve computer-related problems.
6. Provide assistance in the design, development and maintenance of various system applications.
7. Test, review and recommend procurement of information technology equipment.
8. Maintain procedure manuals.
9. Prepare briefings, reports, presentations and evaluations on system efficiency and utilization.
10. Access data from and transfer to various local, state or federal databases.

Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 10 - 30%
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel small and medium sized components. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and to lift weight or exert force up to 50 pounds. The employee in this position works in an environment where they may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, there is a risk of electrical shock, and there is vibration. The employee may be required to work with toxic or caustic chemicals, may be subject to higher noise levels, or work near moving mechanical parts.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Macon
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Product Marketing, Support
Job: Customer Service

ID: 001
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Description

Maintains direct contact with customers before and/or after the sale. Supports sales team by developing and maintaining positive customer relations (CRM) with clients/customers, which can substantially affect service and/or product revenue(s). Works with various departments to meet maintenance services sales goals. Works with customers and/or distributors to receive accurate account of equipment failures and provides reports to management. Focus of work may be in pre-sale or post-sales or both.

1. Communicate directly with customers on a daily basis via email, telephone and face-to-face.
2. Prioritize and plan in-house work and on-site trips, ensuring all customer issues are being worked in a timely manner.
3. Investigate product related problems.
4. Develop solutions to hardware, software and process related issues.
5. Contribute to current and future product development to ensure customer issues are addressed and changes to product do not negatively impact the customer.
6. Facilitate meetings and action planning, delegating tasks and communicating.
7. Document and communicate issues and resolutions using a variety of formats.
8. Perform daily administrative tasks.
9. Train internal employees and customers in configuration, troubleshooting and use of products.
10. Act as a mentor to less experienced co-workers.

Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 10 - 30%

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Stockholm
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Support
Job: Customer Service

ID: 001
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Description

Product management at Itron is about longevity. Our products last 15, 20, maybe even 30 years. As the industry leader, we have long-standing relationships with many of our clients, some of whom have been in business for more than a century. This mature industry, however, is undergoing revolutionary change. So you’ll be working closely with communicative and cooperative clients to ensure our solutions meet their needs. And you’ll be guiding the development of the new products and systems that will function for decades as the groundwork that makes the smart gird and a sustainable future a reality.
Description
- Responsible for product management of the OpenWay Collection Engine product as the AMI Headend within the North American market.
- Develops product roadmap and product requirements specifications, based on analysis of market & business needs.
- Develops materials to enhance or distinguish product positioning in the marketplace.
- Be part of a global team with a focus on the North American market. Works with engineering, marketing and sales to develop new products or enhance existing products.
- Monitors competitive activity and market research, identifies customer needs.
- Reviews and updates the business model and pricing strategies.
- Located in Raleigh, NC with approx 50% travel expected.
- Work closely with customers, sales and marketing to define product requirements for new software and enhancements to existing software products.
- Develop product roadmap and write product requirements documents for new or enhanced software. Keep them up to date to reflect current business needs.
- Work closely with engineering during product design, development, testing, and project management.
- Monitor product development progress to ensure it meets time to market.
- Develops various product-related documents including product specification and marketing collateral.
- Provide product leadership and coaching to internal staff.
- Provide support to our North American market sales team on product presentations to potential customers and bid proposals.
- Provide support to our professional services team.
Job Competencies
- Present and promote Itron product offerings at trade shows and other industry events.
- Adaptability - Adapts to change quickly, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs, direction and new challenges.
- Customer Focus - Builds internal and/or external customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to customers.
- Decision Making/Judgment - Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, communicates decisions to others, and exercises sound judgment. Publicly and privately supports decisions.
- Knowledge - Understands and exhibits a working knowledge of own duties and responsibilities, has necessary job, product and customer knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
- Productivity - Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.
- Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
- Sales Skills - Develops new business, identifies and sells to customer needs, translates product features to benefits, has good listening skills, is sensitive to customers, delivers effective presentations, negotiates well, uses closing skills appropriately, and develops sales skills.
- Teamwork – practices commitment based management principles, listens to others and values opinions, shares knowledge, helps co-workers to meet goals, makes the most of individual strengths, welcomes newcomers, promotes a team atmosphere, and actively seeks out perspectives different from your own to get to the best solutions.

Experience:

This position requires a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience. The following is a listing of preferred educational, experience, and certification requirements. Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in the Product Management discipline preferred. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be used to satisfy the preferred requirements for the job.
- Has deep expertise in area of specialization
- Resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways
- Applies technical skills to a wide range of advanced technical issues Job Complexity Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Interaction Deals with internal and external contacts to identify issues and resolve problems
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise Supervision Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel Contribution Analyzes customer needs and identifies opportunities to meet them
- Creates new procedures and processes to drive desired results
- Coordinates activities of others and/or leads project teams Impact Impacts customer service, operational results and financial performance of the functional area Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Travel: 25-30%
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#J2WDICE Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: Raleigh
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Product Marketing
Job: Product Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Responsible for specific software product(s), as part of complex Smart Metering solutions.
Develops product roadmap and product requirements specifications, based on analysis of market & business needs.
Develops business plans, and specific marketing activities to establish, enhance or distinguish product positioning in the marketplace.
Be part of a global team. Works with engineering, marketing and sales to develop new products or enhance existing products.
Monitors competitive activity and market research, identifies customer needs.
Establishes business model and pricing strategies.
Duties & Responsibilities

1. Play a key role as the business process expert and customer advocate with the software product(s) they support.
2. Work closely with customers, sales and marketing to define product requirements for new software and enhancements to existing software products.
3. Develop product roadmap and write product requirements documents for new or enhanced software. Keep them up to date to reflect current business needs.
4. Develop and present business plans to launch product development.
5. Work closely with engineering during product design, development, testing, and project management.
6. Monitor product development progress to ensure it meets time to market.
7. Develops various product-related documents including product specification and marketing collateral.
8. Provide product leadership and coaching to internal staff.
9. Provide support to our worldwide sales team on product presentations to potential customers and bid proposals.
10. Provide support to our professional services team on customer 11. Present and promote Itron product offerings at trade shows and other industry events

Job Competencies Adaptability Adapts to change quickly, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs, direction and new challenges.
Customer Focus Builds internal and/or external customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to customers.
Decision Making/Judgment Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, communicates decisions to others, and exercises sound judgment. Publicly and privately supports decisions.
Knowledge Understands and exhibits a working knowledge of own duties and responsibilities, has necessary job, product and customer knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Productivity Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, handles information flow.
Quality Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
Sales Skills Develops new business, identifies and sells to customer needs, translates product features to benefits, has good listening skills, is sensitive to customers, delivers effective presentations, negotiates well, uses closing skills appropriately, develops sales skills.
Teamwork Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, shares knowledge, helps co-workers to meet goals, makes the most of individual strengths, welcomes newcomers, promotes a team atmosphere, and actively seeks out perspectives different from your own to get to the best solutions.
Leveling Criteria The following is a listing of preferred educational, experience, and certification requirements. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be used to satisfy the preferred requirements for the job.
Knowledge Has deep expertise in area of specialization

Resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways

Applies technical skills to a wide range of advanced technical issues Job Complexity Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Interaction Deals with internal and external contacts to identify issues and resolve problems

Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise Supervision Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel Contribution Analyszes customer needs and identifies opportunities to meet them

Creates new procedures and processes to drive desired results

Coordinates activities of others and/or leads project teams Impact Impacts customer service, operational results and financial performance of the functional area Experience Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience Education Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Region: Please Choose
Primary Location: Felixstowe
Employee Status: Contractual
TAG: Product Marketing
Job: Product Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Prepares and completes tax returns and reports involved with federal, state, local, property, sales, and other tax liabilities. Responsible for meeting all required deadlines. Maintains current knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company. Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet the business plans while managing the tax liability. Assists in tax audits. May be involved with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions.

1. Prepare/review Indonesian Corporate Income and Tax Returns.
2. Prepare/review in the preparation of Tax Accruals.
3. Coordination of Sales and Use Tax compliance.
4. Assist in the preparation of earnings and profits calculations and tax credit calculations.
5. Assist in Payroll Tax issues.
6. Conduct Tax research under the direction of supervisor.
7. Ability to communicate and work within the tax department with other departments as a team member on various projects.

Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 10 - 30%
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: Asia Pacific
Primary Location: Jakarta
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Manufacturing
Job: Finance & Accounting

ID: 001
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Description

Itron, the global leader in meter manufacturing and software solutions to more than 8,000 utility companies around the world, has an opening for a Forecast Analyst located in our regional office in Boston, MA.

Itron's Forecasting Solutions group is the leading provider of forecasting consulting service and software to the energy utility industry. Areas of specialty include energy sales and load forecasting for financial and resource planning, implementation of automated forecasting systems, and development of load analysis applications. Forecast analysts provide analytical support for our utility clients. Forecast analyst duties include energy data analysis, development of statistical sales and load forecast models, and forecast system implementation. The position also involves documentation, report writing, software testing, and customer support. A strong analytical background is required. This position may involve travel to customer locations for forecast system implementation.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Must work well independently or in groups
- Must be a quick learner and a self-starter.
- Strong quantitative background (Math, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science)
- Statistical modeling experience
- Strong communication and writing skills
- SQL Server and/or Oracle database experience is desired
- Programming experience is a plus

Experience:
Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 1 - 10%
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: Boston
Employee Status: Temporary
TAG: Consulting, Projects
Job: Consulting

ID: 001
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Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Working in a business-to-business contact centre you will deal with & manage high volumes of incoming calls directly from our customers - Utility companies in the UK.

You will amend, investigate & manage the lifecycle of the Utilities’ (prepayment) customers’ accounts.

You will manage issues/calls in a timely & professional manner at all times, thus allowing us as a Department to meet & exceed our customers’ expectations, as defined in our SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) with those same customers.

You will need to be flexible to work across both Felixstowe and Martlesham sites, as required.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the correct operation of Prepayment Customer accounts through the management & processing of phone calls / electronic messages / emails from Power Company Customer Service Teams.
- Manage correction of errored messages by investigation & analysis of accounts.
- Create or amend accounts when instructed by the Power Companies.
- Support the Team Leader through the meeting of your own, team & business objectives.
- Identify service improvements as appropriate & contribute to problem solving process to deliver the improvement.
- Meet day-to-day operational requirements & deadlines in a timely and effective manner.
- Strictly adhere to legal & other contractual requirements, such as data protection & confidentiality.
- Escalate issues promptly & effectively when unable to resolve.
- Work on a flexible basis, according to Managed Service requirements, competencies & skills.
- Take telephone account enquiries from Power Companies & resolve efficiently.
- Demonstrate ownership of specific tasks.
- Deliver an excellent quality of customer service at all times.

REPORTING TO: Managed Services Team Leader

LOCATION: Felixstowe/Martlesham

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week / 5 days per week.
Managed Services is operational:
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm

Saturday 8am - 6pm Flexibility with shift working patterns will be required.
BENEFITS
- Contributory Pension Scheme including life assurance and permanent health insurance
- 26 days annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays.

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Experience
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment (desirable)
- Experience of working in a B2B contact centre environment (desirable)

Education / Qualifications
- Mathematics, English and Science GCSE’s grade C or above (desirable)

Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge on Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge on Microsoft Word (desirable)
- A good telephone manner (Essential)
Skill and Ability
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills (essential)
- Ability to manage own time effectively (essential)
- Ability to manage own time effectively (essential)
- Able to use own initiative to resolve operational issues or escalate accordingly (essential)
- Excellent problem solving & analytical skills (essential)
- Deliver an excellent quality of service at all times (essential)

Attitude
- Reliable, self motivated and punctual (essential)
- Conscientious in terms of quality and detail (essential)
- Positive approach to a varied workload yet able to stay focused when repetitive (essential)


About Itron:
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: http://www.itron.com/.

Itron is an EOE/AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact taleoadmin@itron.com.

Region: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Primary Location: Felixstowe
Employee Status: Temporary
TAG: Sales
Job: Customer Service

ID: 001
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Description

Directs the development of company market requirements for specific product(s) or product line(s), including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing. Monitors the development of business plans, managing lifecycles, and product positioning in the marketplace. Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans. Oversees market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Establishes pricing strategies. Interacts with engineering, manufacturing and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s). Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Ensure acceptable revenue growth and margin performance at product line level
- Develop concise, detailed product-line level business plans
- Analyze and report on competition, risks and new technologies
- Develop strategic and tactical initiatives
- Educate and train Itron employees on the products
- Ensure that product delivery expectations are set consistent with lead time constraints
- Manage the flow of information from the marketplace to product development and business partners
- Collect market feedback on products and services
- Create product updates, application notes and technical bulletins
- Assist in pricing and product proposals

Role Requirements: Must have at least 5-8 years of proven product line management experience. Preferably in the AMR/AMI smart grid industry. Must also have project management experience. Significant knowledge and expertise in the metering industry required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s): PMP preferred
Travel: 30-50%

J2W:MON1 CB1 About Itron


Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: West Union
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Product Marketing, SmartGrid, Projects
Job: Product Marketing

ID: 001
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Description

Itron is seeking Project/Data Analyst to be a part of shaping Cleveland's future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our industry and our planet. Itron’s decades of experience is helping to ensure success in the critical challenge to realize a sustainable future. Work with account team and services organization to respond to new business opportunities. This individual will contribute to the team by preparing large data sets for statistical analysis, build financial models for financial forecast, simplify methodologies and output into reports. Other responsibilities include supporting development of project plans, estimates and team organization structure on large engagements and defining services pricing for unique opportunities and as needed integration with customer specific pricing requirements/formats.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Clean, extrapolate and prepare large data sets for statistical analysis.
- Build Expertise in predictive model building
- Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
- Develop matrix to track field performance
- Gathering data to complete reports such as daily production report, weekly dashboard, installer rankings, network performance and call center statistics
- Reviews proposal materials to ensure consistency and accuracy of Itron responses with particular attention to Profession Consulting Services.
- Researches to ensure technical configuration and services support requirements.
- Identifies challenging requirements where Itron needs to take special precaution or has technical opportunity that can be exploited.
- Supports onsite customer visits to develop credibility for Itrons solutions in support of the sales cycle.

Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of data analysis experience for large projects, creating reports to be used daily. Must be proficient in SQL and Microsoft Office.

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Certification(s):
Travel: 1 - 10%

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: Cleveland
Employee Status: Contractual
TAG: Consulting, Projects
Job: Implementation Services

ID: 001
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Description

Itron is searching for a Sr. Solutions Engineer with Itron, Inc., to provide system support and alternative solution approach to multiple AMI clients. Prepare detailed specifications from which programs and procedures will be written and systems will be implemented. Analyze, acquire, install, modify and support operating systems, databases, utilities and Internet/intranet-related tools. Conduct systems programming and systems support activities, such as new or revised program language codes, processing routines and report generators. Monitor effective language codes, processing routines, hardware use, and use of database management techniques. Modify, maintain and update software, such as compilers, link editors, assemblers, OEM utilities, JCL, macros and subroutines. Develop and review operator and control instructions. Prepare and conduct system and programming tests requiring interfacing of hardware and software. Conduct programming tasks, including program design, program coding, debugging, and documentation. As directed, prepare feasibility studies and design tests to determine operating characteristics of software.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or foreign equivalent), PLUS five (5) years of experience related to offered position solving complex software solutions. Experience must include design, coding and testing of system interfaces using the following languages: C#, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, XML, VB.NET, C, C++ and technologies: ASP.NET, IIS6, Oracle 11g, SQL server 2008, SOAP, Web Services, window services, Microsoft WinForms application. Experience must include the production of progress reports using MS Office Suite applications including Ms Access, Ms Visio, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, as well as knowledge of following Tools – Visual Studio 6.0, Visual Studio.NET 2003, Visual Studio.NET 2005, Visual Studio Team System 2008, .NET Reflector, PL/SQL developer, SQL developer, Oracle SQL+, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Liquid XML studio, SOAP UI, Rational Clear Case, Clear Quest, Microsoft TFS, Sales Force, Hp Quality Centre, Visual Source Safe, Lotus Notes. Demonstrable knowledge of Utilities Business domain and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with end-to-end knowledge (meter deployment to bills generation processes) of AMI business process is required. Position based in Liberty Lake, WA office, however, qualified candidates may telecommute from a home office.

Itron is an EOE AA Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With nearly 10,000 employees doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.

Region: North America
Primary Location: Spokane/Liberty Lake
Employee Status: Regular
TAG: Projects
Job: Implementation Services

ID: 001
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