Program Manager

Generac Power Systems • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$95,000 - CA$115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ecobee is seeking a Program Manager to join its Program Management team. This role will deliver complex software and hardware programs for smart energy and home security products, partnering closely with engineering, product, design, research, manufacturing, and go-to-market functions. Program Managers at ecobee are responsible for cross-functional delivery, translating product strategy into executable plans, aligning teams on milestones, and identifying risks early to ensure technical execution meets business outcomes. The role also involves supporting the development of scalable processes that enable predictable delivery while fostering innovation. Programs managed will range from concept development through production readiness and market launch. This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and as needed for collaboration and program actions.

Requirements

• Experience in a program or project management role working across multiple cross-functional technical functions.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years in program management working directly with hardware and software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs from concept through production.
• Strong technical program management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to keep stakeholders informed.
• Comfort operating in highly technical discussions and understanding trade-offs and constraints.
• Experience establishing and improving processes that are scalable and sustainable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with consumer IoT, home security, or energy technology products and devices.
• Exposure to software and firmware development practices—experience working with end-to-end development teams is a bonus (embedded through mobile).
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively and lead in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program planning, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines following the ecobee Product Development Process.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including hardware engineering, product management, manufacturing, and go-to-market—to drive ecobee hardware and software programs to successful completion.
• Track execution against plans and surface schedule, technical, and resourcing risks early.
• Build strong working relationships with team members across functions and help facilitate communication between groups.
• Prepare and distribute regular status updates and reports to stakeholders and management.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and action item logs with accuracy and consistency.
• Help identify technical and schedule risks and work cross-functionally to mitigate them as they are identified.
• Work closely with product management to understand requirements and ensure work remains aligned to product goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support hardware integration and production readiness milestones.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for program communications to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
• Policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation.
• Training on accessibility including under provincial legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

What This Job Offers

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