Manager Project Management

Generac Power Systems • Sussex, WI

3d • Onsite

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. Overview The Manager, Project Management leads a team of project managers responsible for delivering complex, cross-functional product development initiatives within Generac’s Industrial Energy business. This role combines people leadership with hands-on program oversight, ensuring projects are executed with strong discipline, accountability, and alignment to business objectives. The position plays a critical role in building team capability, establishing best-in-class project management practices, and driving successful delivery of new product introductions and lifecycle initiatives across global markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product development, or industrial product environments
• 7+ years of project management experience in New Product Development
• Prior experience leading or managing project teams in a cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience within industrial energy, power systems, or heavy equipment environments
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within cost, and to quality expectations
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing project management teams
• Experience implementing structured NPI / phase-gate development processes
• Strong business and financial acumen, including cost management and prioritization
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrixed organisation
• Experience managing large, complex global programmes across the full product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, driving high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee execution of multiple complex NPD projects, ensuring alignment to scope, cost, quality, and schedule commitments
• Establish and standardise best practices in project management, including planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination
• Drive accountability across teams to meet key milestones, delivery timelines, and business outcomes
• Partner with product management, engineering, operations, and supply chain to align project execution with business strategy
• Ensure effective use of structured development processes (e.g., phase-gate / GDP) to maintain project rigour and governance
• Identify and mitigate risks across projects, ensuring proactive issue resolution and escalation management
• Support resource planning and allocation to optimise team capacity and project delivery
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, processes, and organisational effectiveness
• Provide visibility into project performance through metrics, reporting, and stakeholder communication

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager