Product Manager

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Title : Product Manager - Residential Water Meter.

Location : Cikarang, Indonesia.

Itron is a global technology company. We build solutions that help utilities measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy measurement and control technology; communications systems; software; and professional services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly 8,000 utilities in more than 100 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. Join us in creating a more resourceful world; start here: www.itron.com.

Role Description

Based in our Manufacturing and R&D Center for APAC region, (Cikarang, Indonesia) and reporting to the Product Manager for Residential Water Meter, you join the product management team in charge of Mechanical Residential Water Meters for APAC region. You are responsible for the strategic orientation of the product roadmap for this product line in cooperation with the European team, and you are accountable for the profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of product management from defining requirements and development through to end-of-life.
• Define product roadmaps and requirements to deliver products in APAC region ensuring the portfolio operates at target profits.
• Work in cross-functional teams with sales and bid teams, engineering, and operations to grow the business and ensure efficient operations.
• Take ownership of the communication of the portfolio (internal & external), give product presentations to customers, represent Itron in global events.
• Prepare business case evaluation during and after project execution.
• Ensure regular reporting and portfolio reviews to all levels of the organisation, from project level to executive.
• Support creation of technical documentations (product description, brochure) and update internal systems (create and maintain part numbers, update pricelists).
• Support the introduction in APAC market of other products from Europe in cooperation with the Product Management Team in Eu.
• Be accountable for profitability (educate engineers on design-to-cost, overview cost, define price lists)
• Be the expert of Metrology technical aspects in particular to support of Indonesian market standards evolutions.
• Analyse sales, monitor costs and competitors and coordinate the prices with the sales teams, ensure right positioning compared to competitors.
• Install a Business Culture in the technical teams by supporting them in their reflections of "design to cost" and profitability.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or in Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product management B to B in APAC region, preferably with product related with the water distribution cycle.
• Extensive experience in strategic portfolio development to expand business beyond existing solutions.
• Knowledge in metering, metrology, utility business is a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• You are result-oriented and proactive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well good presentation skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to support/manage projects in an international matrix environment and to collaborate with people from diverse cultures
• Organized and flexible, you can handle several projects at the same time in an international environment.
• Analytical and strategic way of thinking.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Curious, self-starter with strong initiative, adaptability
• This position is based in East Jakarta Industrial Park, Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java 17550 and can include some international travel.
  
  

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!

The successful candidate's 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 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

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: www.itron.com