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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.

Generac Clean Energy Solutions is looking for a highly motivated technical program manager to manage new/existing engineering projects for clean energy solutions. You will be immersed in the design engineering process and will shepherd projects from concept through to prototype validation and then production ramp. You will use your engineering background to understand the product requirements, technical risks and the validation strategy to accelerate the development process. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip. Daily, you will interface with cross function teams - design, manufacturing, compliance, system test, reliability, supply chain and operations to define and drive development of new product programs, while also managing changes in existing programs.

You will be based out of Reno, Nv but will need to travel to other engineering sites as needed: Boston, Maine, and Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and manage programs feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution

• Cross-functionally communicate key development updates, risks and timeline on projects as well as presenting to Generac Clean Executive team on a weekly basis

• Identify tactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despite setback

• Develop tools to automate various reporting or planning functions for the Technical Programs Management Team

• Conduct planning and execution/support of NPI builds

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a fast pace NPI, cross-function teams orientated environment managing programs for high volume mass production products

• Demonstrate understanding of new product development cycles and criticality of time-to-market – any time spent on perfecting a design is foregoing the next big thing

• Ability to grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable form

• Experience in leading large group of people, and able to remain calm with big picture in mind in the face of uncertainties

• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication skills from teams to Executives, both verbal and written

• Skills with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software etc) with the ability to create and maintain metrics

• BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical knowledge. Masters is preferred, but not required

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 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.

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Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

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.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.