Project Manager II

Itron Inc. is a leading technology provider to the global energy and water industries. Itron Inc. consists of Itron in North America and Actaris outside of North America. Our company is the world's leading provider of metering, data collection and utility software solutions, with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Our products include electricity, gas and water meters, data collection and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and related software applications; as well as project management, installation, and consulting services.To know more, start here: www.itron.com This position will be responsible for overseeing one of Itron's hardware deployment projects. This role will assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, develop project schedules, and determine and acquire the appropriate resources. Must be familiar with the entire scope and requirements of projects and services as liaison between team members and the functional area management requesting project.We are looking for someone who has been a program manager within AMR, utility water meter reading, or meter service projects. Experience managing large project teams and multiple projects under the umbrella of responsibility is a must.Duties & Responsibilities1.Project definition - including assumptions, risks, constraints, stakeholders identification, etc. 2.Scope definition, management & prioritization - including creation and management of SOWs, contracts, etc. (as applicable) 3.Schedule creation & management 4.Budget development, analysis & management 5.Estimating - costs, resources, schedule, etc. 6.Deliverables tracking, reviews, etc. 7.Issue & risk management - including issues / risk identification, response planning, escalation, etc. 8.Critical thinking and analysis 9.Resource / team management - Collaboration, conflict management, managing contractors & supplemental staff, etc. 10.Internal relationship management - including effective collaboration / partnering, setting & managing expectations, productive & timely communications between internal Itron stakeholders (PLM, Q/A, Application Engineering, Sales, Hardware & 11.Software groups, etc.) 12.Client management - including collaboration, setting and managing expectations, regular & timely communications, etc. 13.Knowledge and effective use of project management & Itron methodologies 14.Proficiency with MS Project, Oracle project & budget forecasting / management, etc. 15.Change management & change control processes 16.Project performance metrics / measurements creation & management Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experienceTravel Requirements: 50 - 75% RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2109398&boardid=749     Company: ITR - Itron, Inc. Location: Long Island, NY 11101 Job Category: Project/Program Management Occupations: IT Project Management;General/Other: Project/Program Management;Project Management Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Industry: Energy and Utilities Company: ITR - Itron, Inc. Referece Code: 1539