Manager Project Management at Generac Power Systems Inc — Sussex, WI

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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, 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
• 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
• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.