Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation

generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation to design the future of the organization and workforce. You will lead organization design and operating model initiatives, align structure with strategy, and partner with senior leaders to improve accountability and decision-making.

You will analyze workforce data, shape governance, and develop tools and dashboards to support enterprise transformation across geographies, embedding AI-aware approaches in work design.

Qualifications

• Experience leading organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, operating model, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in global, matrixed, rapidly growing, or highly complex organizations.
• Ability to translate business strategy into practical organization design solutions.
• Strong influencing skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, consulting, project management, and change leadership capabilities.
• Interest in AI-enabled workforce technologies and organizational analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization design and operating model initiatives aligning structure, talent, and business strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to improve accountability and decision-making.
• Design future-state structures, governance models, roles, workflows, and workforce strategies.
• Analyze workforce, organizational, and talent data to deliver actionable insights.
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives across functions, units, and geographies.
• Help leaders think differently about work and organization design in AI-enabled environments.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and resources to aid HR and leaders in talent decisions.

Skills

Organizational design

Organizational effectiveness

Workforce planning

Operating model design

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Change management

AI workforce knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR/organizational design

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Workday

HR analytics tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Help Shape How Generac Works Tomorrow

At Generac, we are transforming how we operate, scale, and grow. As our organization becomes increasingly global, matrixed, and technology-enabled, we are looking for a Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation to help design the future of our organization and workforce.

This role is ideal for someone who has direct experience leading organizational transformation and is passionate about helping companies evolve in response to globalization, changing workforce dynamics, AI, and automation. You will help shape the structures, capabilities, operating models, and ways of working that enable Generac's continued growth and success.

What You Will Do

Lead organization design and operating model initiatives that align structure, talent, and business strategy.

Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to improve accountability, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.

Design future-state organizational structures, governance models, roles, workflows, and workforce strategies.

Analyze workforce, organizational, and talent data to deliver actionable business insights.

Support enterprise transformation initiatives across functions, business units, and geographies.

Help leaders think differently about work, capabilities, and organization design in an increasingly AI-enabled environment.

Build tools, frameworks, dashboards, and practical resources that help HR and business leaders make better organization and talent decisions.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a builder, problem solver, and transformation partner who can move from strategic thinking to practical implementation. You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience leading organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, operating model, or transformation initiatives.
• Have worked in a global, matrixed, rapidly growing, or highly complex organization.
• Can translate business strategy into practical organization design solutions.
• Are comfortable influencing senior leaders and facilitating complex organizational discussions.
• Bring strong analytical, consulting, project management, and change leadership capabilities.
• Are energized by the future of work and the impact of AI and automation on work, roles, teams, and capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Organization Design or Organization Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Management Consulting or Business Transformation
• HR Business Partner leadership or partnership experience
• Operating Model Design
• Global Organization Development
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operations experience
• Workday experience
• Knowledge of AI-enabled workforce technologies, organizational analytics, or talent tools

Growth & Development Opportunities

This role offers meaningful visibility and career growth for professionals seeking to expand their impact in organizational effectiveness, transformation, and strategic workforce planning.

Partner directly with senior executives and business leaders on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Build expertise in operating model design, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and strategic talent decisions.

Help shape how a global organization evolves to meet the challenges and opportunities created by growth, digital transformation, AI, and automation.

Gain visibility across multiple business units, functions, and regions, developing a broad understanding of how the enterprise operates.

Develop experiences that can lead to future opportunities in Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Strategy, HR Leadership, Business Transformation, Workforce Planning, or broader enterprise leadership roles.

Play a key role in defining the future of work at Generac while building expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important disciplines in business.

Why Join Generac?

This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions that shape how work gets done across a growing global organization. You will partner with senior leaders, support meaningful transformation efforts, and help build the organizational capability needed for the future.

If you are passionate about organizational transformation, globalization, workforce strategy, and the future of work, we would love to connect.

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