Project Manager - Engineering

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.

Project Manager – Operational Excellence leads cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) functions. This role serves as a dynamic change agent and aggressively leads business improvements through digital thread integration, process optimization, and enterprise-wide transformation programs that enhance product development, manufacturing efficiency, and supplier collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead PLM and OPEX platform roadmap execution, including system upgrades, data governance, and cross-functional adoption.

- Lead and manage multiple projects by managing scope, cost, quality, communication of project status, root cause analysis and escalation management;

- Tracks progress and reviews project tasks to ensure successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints; makes certain that deadlines are met.

- Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet project goals.

- Proactively communicates project status, issues and risks to executive management. Conducts regular status meeting with executive sponsors keeping their needs and requirements continuously in view

- Understand technical, operational, management and sales related issues of customers and staff

- Support team in departmental communications, planning, budgets and executive meeting preparation and follow-up.

- Prepare project status reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience

- 5 years of progressive project management experience in similar work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

- Ability to work with diverse personalities while remaining tactful, professional and flexible;

- Ability to work with large volumes of process data and statistical methods;

- Effective verbal and written communication skills;

- Ability to successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;

- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams and individuals cross-functionally;

- Proven customer service orientation;

- Proven ability to deliver quality improvements/ problem solving using the 8D/DMAIC/PDCA phase methodologies and supporting tools;

- Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean enterprise;

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, SPC and data analysis skills;

- Ability to communicate Executive Sponsor requirements to appropriate team members;

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

- Competitive 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

- Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

- Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

- Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

- Product loan and discount programs

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.”