Data Center Project Lead — Generator Solutions

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k

Volunteer Time Off

Fun Days

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Data Centers team, overseeing project delivery for large industrial generator solutions from quote to lifecycle support. You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Operations and Service, manage budgets, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely, within-scope execution.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in project management, and proficiency with Salesforce, SAP, and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in Change Order Management.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, SAP, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Scope Management: own the entire project scope—from quoting and manufacturing to shipping, installation, commissioning, warranty, and lifecycle support.
• Project Planning & Execution: develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: serve as primary point of contact and provide updates, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to milestones.
• Budget & Resource Management: monitor budgets, track costs, forecast spending.
• Risk & Issue Management: identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Resolution: resolve onsite quality issues promptly with internal teams.
• Continuous Improvement: drive process optimization and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Change Order Management

Data-driven decisions

Communication & escalation

Salesforce

SAP

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Data Centers team, overseeing project delivery for large industrial generator solutions from quote to lifecycle support. You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Operations and Service, manage budgets, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely, within-scope execution.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in project management, and proficiency with Salesforce, SAP, and Smartsheet.