Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Manager

at Landis+Gyr

🏢 About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global leader in smart grid technology, uniquely positioned at the intersection of energy innovation and sustainability. Working here means contributing directly to reducing environmental footprints worldwide through advanced metering infrastructure and grid management solutions that enable energy efficiency for utilities and consumers.

About This Role

This Program Manager role involves end-to-end ownership of Landis+Gyr service contracts and client relationships for smart grid solutions, with accountability for customer satisfaction and financial performance analysis. You'll manage multiple projects within customer accounts while developing operational plans and materials forecasts in close collaboration with utility clients.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves morning check-ins with matrixed project teams across different smart grid implementations, analyzing contract performance metrics and financial data in Excel, collaborating with utility clients on operational plans, and developing materials forecasts for upcoming program phases. You'll balance strategic planning with daily execution oversight while ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive relationship management.

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🎯 Who Landis+Gyr Is Looking For

  • Has 7-10 years in Project/Operations Management within utility or energy sectors, with proven experience managing customer accounts and matrixed teams
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, network systems, or related technical/business field with strong analytical capabilities
  • Demonstrates advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel for financial analysis and PowerPoint for client reporting) and exceptional written/verbal communication
  • Possesses experience with smart grid technologies, service contract management, and financial performance reporting in technical environments

📝 Tips for Applying to Landis+Gyr

1

Quantify your experience with utility sector projects - specify types of smart grid solutions you've managed and contract values where possible

2

Highlight specific experience with service contract lifecycle management, not just project delivery

3

Demonstrate your ability to analyze and report on program financial performance with concrete examples

4

Show how you've managed matrixed teams across multiple projects within a single customer account

5

Reference Landis+Gyr's sustainability mission and how your experience aligns with reducing environmental footprints through grid technology

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing utility customer relationships and service contracts in technical environments', 'Specific examples of analyzing and reporting on program financial performance for smart grid solutions', "How you've successfully managed matrixed teams across multiple projects within a customer account", "Your understanding of Landis+Gyr's mission and how your background contributes to smarter grid solutions"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Landis+Gyr's specific smart grid solutions and recent customer implementations
  • → The company's sustainability reports and environmental impact initiatives
  • → Recent news about Landis+Gyr's utility partnerships and contract wins
  • → Industry trends in smart metering and grid management technology

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you've managed the financial performance reporting for a technical service contract
2 Describe your experience working with utility clients on smart grid technology implementation
3 How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects within a single customer account?
4 Tell me about a time you had to manage a matrixed team with competing project priorities
5 What experience do you have developing operational management plans and materials forecasts for technical programs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic project management experience without utility/energy sector specifics
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with service contract management (not just project delivery)
  • Not showing understanding of smart grid technology or Landis+Gyr's specific solutions

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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