Global NPD Project Lead – Industrial Energy

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Delaware; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onsite gym

401k plan

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Project Manager - NPD to lead global product development initiatives within the Industrial Energy portfolio.

You will plan, execute and govern cross‑functional programs from concept through launch, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and product management to meet cost, schedule and quality targets. This role requires strong governance via phase‑gate processes, proactive risk management and lifecycle optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, or industrial equipment/product environments.
• 7+ years of project management experience in New Product Development with global cross functional teams and global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of New Product Development (NPD) projects within Generac’s Industrial Energy business, including planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.
• Translate product strategy, technical requirements, and business needs into structured project plans and deliverables.
• Manage multiple large, complex, global projects, ensuring alignment to scope, cost, quality, and timeline commitments.
• Drive execution of new product introductions, cost reduction initiatives, and product lifecycle improvements for industrial energy systems.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and product management teams.
• Establish and maintain project governance using formal phase-gate processes (e.g., GDP milestones and design reviews).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; lead contingency planning and issue resolution.
• Support key business decisions including sourcing strategies, make-vs-buy analysis, and cost optimisation across the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement across project execution, development processes, and operational efficiency within Industrial Energy programs.
• Capture and apply lessons learned to improve future project delivery and organisational best practices.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience

Cross-functional leadership

Global project management

NPD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Project Manager - NPD to lead global product development initiatives within the Industrial Energy portfolio.

You will plan, execute and govern cross‑functional programs from concept through launch, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and product management to meet cost, schedule and quality targets. This role requires strong governance via phase‑gate processes, proactive risk management and lifecycle optimization.