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Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager in Reno, NV, to lead product development for clean energy solutions. The role involves planning, executing, and managing cross-functional teams through product development processes. Candidates should have a technical background with at least 8 years of experience in engineering or program management, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Travel up to 20% is required.
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.

As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you are a hands-on leader with exceptional communication skills. You are responsible for planning and executing all product development activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology integration, and lifecycle product support. You will leverage your engineering background to understand the product requirements, manage technical risks, and lead the team to resolve complex issues within the existing schedule. The right candidate has a proven track record leading large cross-functional teams through a gated product development process, resulting in successful product launches.

What You Will Be Doing

As a part of the Clean Energy Product group, you will be part of developing next generation clean energy solutions, accelerating our progress towards a sustainable energy future. You will play a leading role in creating and executing product development plans for Generac's clean energy products.

Responsibilities
• Lead product development activities while translating product requirements into program scope, budgets, and detailed execution plans.
• Lead key program execution, in primary collaboration with Product Management, Engineering (Hardware, Firmware, Software), Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Service teams.
• Execute programs to schedule, program cost, scope and quality commitments.
• Achieve target product cost for Generac and product life cycle cost for Customers.
• Crisply and clearly communicating program status to executives, partners, and across teams
• Effectively execute and provide suggestions for improvement of the product development process. Utilize the Generac Development Process (GDP) Milestones and Design Reviews as key drivers of product development progression.
• Define and drive risk mitigation plans for programs. Define trade-offs and lead contingency assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S. in a technical discipline: engineering, physics, or equivalent. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, project or program management, product management, or related new product development field
• 5+ years of technical program management experience leading cross-functional teams in design, development, and manufacturing of electrical equipment, power electronics, or other similar products.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in solar or storage product development or related field.
• Prior Experience blending Agile and waterfall project management principles to manage programs in a high-tech development environment with cross functional teams.
• MBA, PMP, Project Management Certificate, or other formal Project Management education.

Compensation: Generac Clean Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary for this role is $150,000 - $199,000 based on a variety of factors including Geographic location. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives

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 - 50 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.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."