Manager Network Engineering Jobs in Leander, TX (NOW HIRING)

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We are seeking a driven and detailoriented Program Manager Intern to support a fastpaced, technical organization within the Utilities & Energy sector. This role provides handson experience working across multiple programs and projects, with a particular emphasis on network engineeringrelated initiatives that support connectivity, infrastructure, and technical service delivery. The intern will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to help keep work organized, transparent, and aligned to shared objectives, while gaining exposure to realworld program and project management practices.

Duration
Fulltime internship during the summer, with potential to continue parttime during the academic year based on performance and business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of multiple network engineeringrelated projects across a technical organization serving utility and energy customers

• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure accountability, visibility, and alignment with program goals

• Partner collaboratively with crossfunctional stakeholders to gather updates, remove blockers, and maintain accurate project status for network engineering workstreams

• Prepare clear, concise reports, summaries, and status updates to support informed decisionmaking by team members and leaders

• Assist in building and maintaining dashboards and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and outcomes

• Organize, consolidate, and maintain project information, documentation, workflows, and reporting tools

• Help identify gaps or opportunities in program and project management processes and propose thoughtful, practical improvements

• Take ownership of assigned tasks or small projects and drive them through completion with a resultsdriven, accountable mindset

• Proactively follow up with stakeholders to help keep initiatives on track in a fastpaced, evolving environment

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and transparency

• Selfmotivated, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and adapt

• Interest in program or project management within a technical or technologyfocused organization, especially in support of network engineering and infrastructure delivery

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams

• Strong problemsolving and criticalthinking skills, with a focus on delivering value to internal and external customers

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Exposure to program or project management fundamentals through coursework, internships, or academic projects

• Basic understanding of technical environments such as network engineering, software, systems, networking, or data platforms

• Experience with reporting or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)

• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms

• Experience creating dashboards, reports, or tracking metrics to support datadriven decisions

• Technical background through coursework or projects (e.g., software development, data analysis, or systems engineering)

• Exposure to network infrastructure, connectivity, or network operations projects through coursework, labs, internships, or academic projects

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to independently drive work to completion

Travel: 0-10%

Physical Demands:

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

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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.

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