Manager Project Management

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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.