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.
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our Solar & Storage organization and lead the delivery of complex hardware programs for PV microinverter and ESS battery storage product lines. This role requires strong technical program and project management skills, a proven track record delivering complex hardware programs, and the ability to drive results. The successful candidate brings hands-on experience managing hardware development programs end-to-end-from concept through manufacturing-and a passion for clean energy technology.
This role is onsite 5 days a week at either our South Portland (ME) or Santa Monica (CA) offices.
Major Responsibilities
+ Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams-including hardware engineering, product management, and manufacturing-to drive solar and storage programs to successful completion.
+ Develop detailed project plans, track progress against milestones, and provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
+ Own program-level risk management: identify technical and schedule risks inherent to hardware development and create effective mitigation plans.
+ Work closely with product management to ensure hardware development aligns with product requirements and business goals.
+ Ensure that hardware development and delivery meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
+ Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration, qualification, and production readiness for new products.
+ Contribute to the development of the hardware program strategy and roadmap to support long-term organizational goals.
+ Serve as a primary point of contact for program communications to senior leadership.
Minimum Job Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
+ 5 or more years of experience managing hardware development projects as a Program Manager in a matrixed organization.
+ Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs from concept through production.
+ Strong technical program managem