Product Manager Controls

Generac Power Systems Inc; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc is seeking a Product Manager – Residential Power Generation Controls to lead the strategy and execution for next‑generation residential control platforms, including cloud‑connected monitoring, interconnect coordination, and load management services. You will own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for embedded controls and their digital ecosystems.

The role requires translating customer insights and regulatory requirements into clear specifications, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience including 1+ years in product management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on execution and operational management mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage product roadmaps for individual product areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features.
• Conduct basic market research and competitive analysis.
• Assist in tracking product performance and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on product updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

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?The Product Manager – Residential Power Generation Controls will lead the strategy and execution for next-generation residential control platforms with expanding integration into cloud-connected monitoring, interconnect coordination, and load management services. This role owns the end-to-end product lifecycle for embedded controls and their associated digital ecosystems—translating customer insights, regulatory requirements, and system-level needs into clear, actionable product and software specifications. We are seeking a technically strong product leader with proven experience defining requirements for connected control systems, particularly where physical hardware and cloud services intersect in residential-scale energy environments. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape reliable, intuitive, and future-ready solutions that power and protect homes.Major ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage product roadmaps for individual product areas.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features.Conduct basic market research and competitive analysis.Assist in tracking product performance and identifying areas for enhancement.Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on product updates.Minimum Job RequirementsBachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, or related field.Work Experience:3+ years of professional experience including 1+ years of experience in product management or related fields.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving results.focused on hands-on execution and operational management of a specific product area, laying the groundwork for broader product management responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.#LI-HR1“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.”