Intern - Technical Program Manager, Distributed Intelligence (Summer 2026)

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.

As a Technical Program Manager Intern, you will support cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering technical projects that drive innovation and operational excellence. This internship offers hands-on experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, and technical problem-solving within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duration

40 hours per week during summer 2026. The target start is May/June, and the internship concludes August/September, depending on student's academic schedule.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives

• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, risk assessments, and resource plans

• Facilitate communication between engineering, product, and business teams

• Track progress and report status updates to stakeholders

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives

• Help identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Document project learnings and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: enrolled in an accredited and related Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree program (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Process Management or related)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Experience with tools like Azure DevOps Services or Microsoft Project

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Technical background or coursework in software development or systems engineering

• Experience in stakeholder management or cross-functional collaboration

• Exposure to cloud technologies, data analytics, or enterprise software platforms

• Exposure to software developments and frameworks

Travel: 0 - 10%

Physical Demands

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

This position will be tied to our Raleigh, NC location with hybrid work flexibility of 1-3 days on-site per week.

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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