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’re looking for a thoughtful and collaborative Senior Manager, Product Development to guide testing and quality efforts that ensure exceptional products and user experiences. In this role, you’ll cultivate a supportive team environment, partner across functions to deliver meaningful solutions, and champion continuous learning and improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create and nurture a clear, inclusive vision for system-level testing and end-to-end validation.
Develop balanced and sustainable testing strategies that ensure quality, performance, and reliability.
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations partners to integrate new features smoothly.
Mentor and empower a diverse team of test engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
Encourage open dialogue and shared problem-solving to strengthen quality practices and outcomes.
Promote consistent, people-centered testing standards and best practices across teams.
Support the adoption of automation and continuous testing in ways that improve both process and experience.
Build a culture of respect, innovation, and accountability that values every voice.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of experience in product development, quality assurance, or system testing.
Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy and guide distributed or cross-functional teams.
Skilled at translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated to fostering inclusivity, continuous learning, and collaboration.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud-based or distributed systems.
Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methodologies.
Background in large-scale system integration and performance validation.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance.

Salary Range for San Jose, CA: $161,000 - $279,000 base salary

This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

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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!

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 Accessibility@itron.com.

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

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