Engineering Project Manager II

Generac•Oakland, WI

About The Position

The Engineering Program Manager leads cross-functional delivery of assigned product development programs, including new product introductions, technology integration, product improvements, cost reduction, and lifecycle initiatives. The role manages programs end-to-end, translating defined product and business objectives into executable delivery plans and maintaining visibility into schedules, actions, risks, dependencies, scope, and program health. The Program Manager independently drives day-to-day execution and escalates blockers with relevant context and recommendations. The position works closely with product management, engineering, service, manufacturing operations, supply chain, marketing, quality, finance, and other cross-functional partners. Success is measured by predictable execution, proactive risk and dependency management, strong stakeholder relationships, accurate program visibility, and ownership of program outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
At least 5 years of program management experience leading cross-functional teams through end-to-end delivery.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage schedules, actions, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to independently manage a program from planning through launch.
Ability to understand program goals and connect execution decisions to business and customer outcomes.
Strong schedule, action, risk, and dependency management skills.
Ability to recognize scope ambiguity and surface concerns before they become delivery problems.
Working knowledge of hardware, firmware, and software development processes.
Ability to lead effective cross-functional meetings and drive actions to closure.
Ability to influence teams without direct authority while maintaining trust and productive relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong ownership mindset and willingness to take responsibility for commitments and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing new product development programs using phase-gate or similar development processes.
Experience working across hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and quality functions.
Experience with industrial, commercial, connected, or other integrated hardware products.
PMP or equivalent training or certification with practical application.
Experience working with global teams, suppliers, or distributed development organizations.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned programs through planning, execution, launch readiness, and closeout.
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans covering scope, schedules, milestones, actions, risks, dependencies, and key decision points.
Translate defined program goals and business objectives into executable program activities and milestones.
Identify scope ambiguity, customer requirements, and emerging scope concerns, and surface them to appropriate decision-makers.
Apply Generac NPD processes and lead required program activities, reviews, and deliverables.
Identify blockers early, clarify ownership, and escalate issues with appropriate context and a recommended path forward.
Actively manage program risks and dependencies before they become execution issues.
Lead cross-functional program meetings with clear objectives, decisions, actions, owners, and follow-up.
Collaborate with engineering teams, using working knowledge of hardware, firmware, software, BOMs, subsystems, and development milestones to understand program status and identify off-track work.
Execute established change management plans, communicate program changes to affected stakeholders, and flag changes requiring broader alignment or review.
Contribute to improvements in program management practices, planning, and dependency management, and support adoption within assigned programs.