Job Title:
Engineering Project Manager - Hardware

Company: Generac

Location: Reno, NV

Created: 2024-04-23

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Generac Clean Energy Solutions is looking for a highly motivated technical program manager to manage new/exsiting 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.Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.As a Technical Program Manager, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on your programs while contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve the organization's productivity.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 DoEstablish and manage programs feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for executionCross-functionally communicate key development updates, risks and timeline on projects as well as presenting to Generac Clean Executive team on a weekly basisIdentify tactical (exercise operational excellence) and creative ways to overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines despite setbackDevelop tools to automate various reporting or planning functions for the Technical Programs Management TeamConduct planning and execution/support of NPI buildsWhat You'll Bring5+ years of experience in a fast pace NPI, cross-function teams orientated environment managing programs for high volume mass production productsDemonstrate understanding of new product development cycles and criticality of time-to-market - any time spent on perfecting a design is foregoing the next big thingAbility to grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable formExperience in leading large group of people, and able to remain calm with big picture in mind in the face of uncertaintiesDetail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication skills from teams to Executives, both verbal and writtenSkills with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software etc) with the ability to create and maintain metricsBS in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical knowledge. Masters is preferred, but not required