Associate Product Manager

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support product strategy and development for stationary diesel generators. The role involves collaboration with various teams to launch new products and enhance Generac's market position. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and community involvement.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday

Product loan and discount programs

Community-minded with Volunteer Time Off program

Strong culture of teamwork and collaboration

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive work experience in Marketing, Product Management or Engineering.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support product strategy for assigned business group product portfolio.
• Drive new product development teams to cost, schedule and performance metrics.
• Assist with new product development activities including coordinating specification information.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

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A career at Generac means stepping into a company that leads technological advances. For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators, but we’ve evolved into so much more. As we continue to grow in both size and technological advances, we consistently push past norms to pave a way towards the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now. Instead, we challenge ourselves to revolutionize and optimize the industry while bringing out the best in our people.

The Associate Product Manager - Stationary Diesel Generators is responsible for supporting the development and tactical implementation of product strategy for assigned business group product portfolio. This Industrial Energy Product Management Team role supports operating plans and results for their portfolio. The Associate Product Manager works closely with product managers, engineers, channel managers, project managers, product managers and other groups to develop and launch new products, support the sales process, and grow Generac's market position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of progressive work experience in Marketing, Product Management or Engineering
• Ability to work in an agile environment
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a technically-driven environment in the manufacturing sector
  
  

Essential Duties

40%

• Drive new product development teams to cost, schedule and performance metrics
• Maintain financial analysis by product category and channel for assigned products
• Gathers and maintains category foundational research. This includes industry- and consumer-focused research (e.g., industry outlet share, market share, and retail sales by price tier, competitive product profiles, consumer “pain points” and usage/attitude research)
• Synthesizes data into facts and trends that validate company direction on product development
• Support product management tasks by gathering customer feedback, assisting with research, and executing specific deliverables to ensure product success.
  
  

30%

• Assist in the creation of the product roadmap for the assigned categories with overall accountability for a specific product line within that category.
• Assist the Director of Product Management with the definition and execution of product strategy for assigned product lines.
• Interact cross-functionally with Marketing, IT, Engineering, and Sales to execute the product strategy and roadmap based on a three-year plan.
  
  

20%

• Assist with new product development activities including coordinating specification information, product uploads, and training
• Assist with the successful launch of new products
• Assist with the lifecycle management of the product line
• Create and maintain spec sheets for assigned products
• Understand product quality metrics and communicate any quality issues to leadership.
• Respond to product and portfolio questions from internal and external customers in support of the product line.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned And The Following

• Maintain financial analysis by product category and channel for assigned products
• In conjunction with Marketing, support development of promotional collateral including brochures, websites and white papers
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical product details to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a business environment
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills with a high level of detail orientation
• Ability to act proactively and identify innovative solutions with a passion for product
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated basic business and financial acumen
• Demonstrated capability to gather and utilize market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and drive product development decisions
• Problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
  
  

Great Reasons To Work For Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday for Generac employees
• We offer product loan (for up to 4 days) and discount programs
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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