Vice President, Engineering, Outcomes

Itron, Inc.
Liberty Lake, WA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Big Data Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering DevOps Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language)
+5 more
Software Engineering Data Streaming Generative AI Information Technology Programming Languages

Job description

  • Guideand Develop Talent:Mentor and grow a world-class engineering organization, empowering teams to deliver customer-centric solutions with authenticity and accountability.
  • DefineTechnical Strategy:Define and execute cloud architecture strategiesleveragingmodern engineering practices, distributed systems, and secure-by-designconcepts.
  • DeliverInnovative Solutions:Leveragingboth Itron and third-party endpoints and networks,deliversolutions to our utility customers thataddress their businessgoalsand meet theirexpectations in terms of reliability, accuracy,scaleand security.
  • Embed AI Innovation:Operationalize AI-assisted design, coding, testing, and optimization to enhance velocity, quality, and operational intelligence.
  • Foster Collaborative Culture:Cultivate an environment ofpsychological safety, high trust, and agility, enabling teams to experiment,learn, and own outcomes.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership:Develop effective relationships with Outcomes Product Management and otherinternal teams, as well as across Itron Business Units, to ensure alignment and achieve measurable business results.
  • Performance Excellence:Establishand monitor KPIs for reliability, customer outcomes, and engineering productivity,driving continuous improvement.
  • Ensure Resilience and Security:Promote operational resilience and compliance across the platform ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering,ElectricalEngineeringor a related technical field;master’sdegree preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive engineeringresponsibility, including managinglarge, distributed, technicalteams. Provenexperience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade cloud-based solutions runningMicrosoft Azure, AWS and otherhyperscalers
  • Demonstrated success integrating AI into the software development lifecycle (e.g., AI-assisted coding, automated testing, intelligent monitoring, generative design tools).
  • Technicalexpertisein cloud-native architectures, distributed systems,embeddedfirmware, system-levelAPIs, and large-scale data solutions.
  • Proficiencyin modern programming languages (.NET, Java, Python) and DevOps/CI/CD automation.
  • Strengthsin strategic thinking, talent development, and inspiring high performance.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to alignboth internal and externalstakeholders and influence outcomes.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience with large-volume data ecosystems, real-time streaming, or event-drivenarchitectures.
  • Familiarity with regulated or complex enterprise environments.
  • Advanced technical degree or executive-level engineeringmanagementexperience.
  • Advanced technical degree or executive-level engineeringmanagementexperience.

About the company

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.

Itron operates

at the intersection of technology and the Utilities & Energy sector, delivering advanced solutions that enable smarter energy management, grid modernization, and sustainable operations. This role will directly influence how we

leverage

cloud and AI technologies to create customer-centric, secure, and scalable platforms that power the future of energy., 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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