Engineering Project Manager, II

Generac

. Lead cross-functional delivery of assigned product development programs, including new product introductions, technology integration, product improvements, cost reduction, and lifecycle initiatives .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,300 - $143,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional delivery of assigned product development programs, including new product introductions, technology integration, product improvements, cost reduction, and lifecycle initiatives
Manage assigned programs end-to-end through planning, execution, launch readiness, and closeout
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans covering scope, schedules, milestones, actions, risks, dependencies, and key decision points
Translate program goals and business objectives into executable activities and milestones
Identify scope ambiguity, customer requirements, and emerging scope concerns and surface them to decision-makers
Apply Generac NPD processes and lead required program activities, reviews, and deliverables
Identify blockers early, clarify ownership, and escalate issues with appropriate context and recommended paths forward
Actively manage program risks and dependencies
Lead cross-functional program meetings with clear objectives, decisions, actions, owners, and follow-up
Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program status and identify when work is off track
Execute change management plans and communicate program changes to affected stakeholders
Contribute to improvements in program management practices, planning, and dependency management
Work closely with product management, engineering, service, manufacturing operations, supply chain, marketing, quality, finance, and other cross-functional partners
Occasional travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of relevant professional experience
5+ years of program management experience leading cross-functional teams through end-to-end delivery
Demonstrated ability to independently manage schedules, actions, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
Experience managing new product development programs using phase-gate (or similar) development processes
Experience working across hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and quality functions
Experience with industrial, commercial, connected, or other integrated hardware products
PMP or equivalent training or certification with practical application
Experience working with global teams, suppliers, or distributed development organizations
Ability to independently manage a program from planning through launch
Ability to understand program goals and connect execution decisions to business and customer outcomes
Strong schedule, action, risk, and dependency management skills
Ability to recognize scope ambiguity and surface concerns before they become delivery problems
Working knowledge of hardware, firmware, and software development processes
Ability to lead effective cross-functional meetings and drive actions to closure
Ability to influence teams without direct authority while maintaining trust and productive relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong ownership mindset and willingness to take responsibility for commitments and outcomes
Ability to talk and hear; use hands to manipulate objects or controls; stand and walk; occasionally stoop, bend, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to perform frequent and continuous computer-based work
Occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision plans
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Accrued paid time off
Eight paid holidays
401(k) retirement benefits