Associate Marketing Project Manager

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 role of Associate Project Manager serves as a liaison between the project manager and cross-functional team members involved in project activities. The responsibilities of this role include collaborating closely with project teams to assess risks, proposing resolutions, and escalating critical issues requiring the project manager's intervention. The Associate Project Manager plays a vital role in ensuring project success by delivering tactical assistance to the team, maintaining meticulous project documentation, and fostering organization throughout project lifecycles. They work with all levels of leadership to develop and execute project plans as well as provide guidance on large, complex, and highly visible projects.

You will partner with the Channel Marketing Team and cross-functional stakeholders to intake communication requests, clarify project objectives, and gather all necessary information to ensure successful execution. This role is responsible for providing the Channel Marketing team with clear project details, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress to ensure each communication project is completed accurately and on time. Additionally, the Associate Marketing Project Manager tracks key metrics, manages project updates, and facilitates effective collaboration between requestors and the Channel Marketing team throughout the project lifecycle.

Major Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to intake communication requests, clarify objectives, and gather all relevant information needed for project execution.

Assign communication projects to Channel Marketing team members based on capacity, expertise, and project requirements.

Monitor project progress, track updates, and ensure deadlines are met. Maintain detailed project documentation and status reports.

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates and facilitating feedback between requestors and the Channel Marketing team.

Monitor and report on key performance metrics for Channel Marketing projects, including project completion rates, turnaround times, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Identify opportunities to streamline intake, assignment, and tracking processes to improve efficiency and project outcomes.

Schedule and facilitate project meetings, capture meeting notes, and ensure follow-up actions are assigned and tracked.

Maintain organized records of project requests, communications, and outcomes for reference and continuous improvement.

Minimum Job Requirements Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Work Experience

1 year of project management experience, preferably in marketing or communication or equivalent certification (CAPM or PMP)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to perform project management tasks.

Comfortable presenting data and other information in front of groups.

Experience taking meeting notes, scheduling meetings and other related tasks.

Experience with project tracking tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)

Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills.

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”