Manager Lab Portfolio Planning

Generac • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. The Manager, Lab Portfolio Planning will be responsible for translating Generac Development Process (GDP) product and project plans into actionable, integrated plans for the engineering test laboratories. This role ensures lab readiness for all NPI programs, manages Lab19 compliance, plans long-range capability and capacity, and oversees CapEx and infrastructure projects that support laboratory operations. Acting as central coordination point, this role bridges NPI teams and engineering lab operations, enabling effective planning, communication and readiness for all programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of progressive work experience in engineering, product management of equipment, machinery, or other similar products
• 3 years of progressive leadership experience
• 7 years of project management experience in product development with global cross functional teams and global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle
• Expert level ability to deliver results while working simultaneously on multiple projects; balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
• Expert level ability to lead the transformation from product requirements into a product design and realization plan to meet or exceed the product and business goals
• Advanced ability to influence people and teams who are not all direct reports
• Expert team building and leadership skills
• Expert understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, manufacturing, supply chain, service, customer service, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
• Advanced communication skills
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in Business or Engineering
• Experience in Engineering labs in OEM Engine manufacturers.
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Translation: Convert GDP product and project roadmaps into integrated lab readiness plans across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
• Lab19 Compliance: Ensure all NPI programs have Lab19-compliant detailed test plans; maintain governance and documentation.
• Capability & Capacity Planning: Maintain a catalog of lab capabilities; identify gaps and plan upgrades to meet future program needs.
• Scheduling Coordination: Oversee master scheduling for test cells and resources; resolve conflicts and ensure schedule adherence.
• CapEx & Infrastructure Planning: Develop and manage long-range CapEx plans; coordinate infrastructure projects with Facilities and EHS.
• GDP Representation: Serve as the lab representative in GDP reviews; provide readiness status and risk assessments.
• Customer Interface: Act as the single point of contact for lab planning with Consumer Power and Industrial Energy teams.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report KPIs for readiness, compliance, utilization, and CapEx execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees