Manager Project Management
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Overview
Job Description
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Overview
The Manager, Project Management leads a team of project managers responsible for delivering complex, cross-functional product development initiatives within Generac’s Industrial Energy business. This role combines people leadership with hands-on program oversight, ensuring projects are executed with strong discipline, accountability, and alignment to business objectives.
The position plays a critical role in building team capability, establishing best-in-class project management practices, and driving successful delivery of new product introductions and lifecycle initiatives across global markets.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, driving high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Oversee execution of multiple complex NPD projects, ensuring alignment to scope, cost, quality, and schedule commitments
Establish and standardise best practices in project management, including planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination
Drive accountability across teams to meet key milestones, delivery timelines, and business outcomes
Partner with product management, engineering, operations, and supply chain to align project execution with business strategy
Ensure effective use of structured development processes (e.g., phase-gate / GDP) to maintain project rigour and governance
Identify and mitigate risks across projects, ensuring proactive issue resolution and escalation management
Support resource planning and allocation to optimise team capacity and project delivery
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, processes, and organisational effectiveness
Provide visibility into project performance through metrics, reporting, and stakeholder communication
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product development, or industrial product environments
7+ years of project management experience in New Product Development
Prior experience leading or managing project teams in a cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualification
Experience within industrial energy, power systems, or heavy equipment environments
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within cost, and to quality expectations
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing project management teams
Experience implementing structured NPI / phase-gate development processes
Strong business and financial acumen, including cost management and prioritization
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrixed organisation
Experience managing large, complex global programmes across the full product lifecycle
Great Reasons to work for Generac
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision,401kand many more
State-of-the-artfacility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, freeparkingand manyemployeeactivities
Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, togather togetherand enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
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 intostorm-affected areas to repair generators
Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back.The company proudlyoffersa Volunteer Time Off program,invitingteam members toparticipateincharitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
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