Manager Enterprise Applications

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 Enterprise Applications is responsible for all business relationship management, requirements definition, IT investment prioritization, management/development of their assigned IT team (Supply Chain, HR, Finance, etc.) and IT program management activities within their assigned function. The primary objective of this position is to enable business growth and productivity through deployment and optimization of information technology. Program success is measured by delivery of projects in an on-time, on-budget manner while delivering upon the expected benefit stream.

The Manager, Enterprise Applications, leads strategic business capability management and IT investment prioritization, guiding a high-performing team across key functional areas such as HR, Finance, Marketing, and Legal. As the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders, this role ensures technology initiatives align with organizational goals, oversees requirements gathering, and manages IT project evaluation and execution. The manager also acts as Capability Manager, integrating solutions across enterprise applications, championing digital transformation, and driving improvements in user satisfaction, project delivery, and business process efficiency.

Major Responsibilities

- Lead Agile Practices: Guide teams in using Agile methods like Scrum and Kanban. Organize planning events, help teams focus on their goals, and improve how work gets done by removing obstacles.

- Build Strong Teams: Encourage teamwork and open communication. Help team members develop leadership skills and ensure everyone is working together effectively.

- Manage IT Projects and Programs: Oversee IT projects from start to finish, track progress and budgets, and make sure projects support the company's goals. Work with outside partners as needed.

- Engage Stakeholders: Act as the main contact between IT and business teams. Gather requirements, share updates, and make sure everyone’s needs are addressed. Lead meetings to report on project progress.

- Manage Product Backlogs and Applications: Prioritize and update lists of work for software products. Oversee updates and improvements to company applications to make sure they deliver value.

- Align IT with Business Goals: Make sure IT plans support business objectives. Work with business groups to understand their needs and suggest solutions that improve processes.

- Develop Business Cases and Reports: Work with the IT Results Delivery Office to prepare business cases for new projects and communicate progress to stakeholders.

- Implement and Integrate Solutions: Coordinate with teams and vendors to put new IT solutions in place and ensure different systems work well together.

- Promote Innovation and Update Legacy Systems: Look for new ways to solve business problems with technology and help replace outdated systems with more modern solutions.

- Manage and Develop Teams: Hire, coach, and support staff. Set expectations, provide feedback, and build teams focused on improvement and delivering results.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or related field or equivalent experience

Work Experience

- 5 years of related experience determining and delivering against business requirements

- 5 years of medium to large-scale program management experience

- 2 years of progressive leadership experience

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

- Master’s Degree

Certification / License

- PMP certification

Work Experience

- Experience managing a globally dispersed team

- Project and Program Management

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.”