Senior Operations Project Manager

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager Operations serves as a dynamic change agent and aggressively executes strategic facility planning, make vs. buy evaluation, business improvement & new product introduction (NPI) projects. The position will be responsible for supporting and executing the strategic planning of multiple Generac Facility projects as well as overseeing the coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete these projects. This role provides holistic ownership of integration execution efforts spanning people, process, systems and governance. This includes translating strategic intent into executable integration plans, coordinating dependencies across multiple workstreams, proactively identifying risks, and ensuring outcomes are delivered in a sustainable, scalable manner. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, this role partners closely with leaders across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other Corporate Functions to ensure enterprise initiatives are coordinated, aligned, and executed cohesively across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
7 years of progressive experience in Operations, Integration, Program or Portfolio Management, or related disciplines within complex, cross‑functional environments.
Strong ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
Expertise in execution governance, cross‑functional coordination, and managing work across multiple teams.
Proven ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level presentations and decision support.
Strong structured problem‑solving, risk management, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with enterprise planning, portfolio, or execution management tools.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level initiatives, large cross‑functional efforts, or major business changes from planning through execution.
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving execution across matrixed organizations.
Manufacturing and supply chain, preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Own execution of complex, cross‑functional initiatives, coordinating teams to ensure alignment across operations, systems, processes, and governance.
Develop and manage structured integration plans with defined milestones, dependencies, risks, and measurable outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for integration results, ensuring initiatives are fully transitioned to business owners and sustained in steady‑state operations.
Lead and coordinate matrixed teams across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Corporate Functions to ensure consistent execution of enterprise initiatives.
Establish and manage clear governance, meeting cadence, and decision forums to address issues, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive timely decisions.
Identify cross‑functional misalignment, dependency conflicts, and execution risks early, and drive resolution with the appropriate stakeholders.
Confirm that impacted teams have the tools, processes, and clarity needed to support enterprise initiatives at go‑live.
Work with functional leaders to integrate changes into standard work, business reviews, and accountability mechanisms.
Ensure integration plans reflect real operational constraints and can be executed without disrupting core operations.