Senior Engineering Program Manager, NPI & Delivery

Generac Power Systems; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 134,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross‑functional delivery of product development initiatives, including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology integration, and lifecycle product support.

You will translate strategy into executable plans, own end‑to‑end program delivery, manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure on‑time, quality outcomes across hardware, software, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive relevant experience, including 5+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience managing new product development programs using a stage‑gate, phase‑gate, NPI, GDP, or similar development process.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification with demonstrated practical application.
• Experience working with global teams, international suppliers, or distributed development and manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of programs of moderate complexity through planning, execution, launch readiness, and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program plans that reflect scope, timing, capacity, dependencies, risks, milestones, and key decision points.
• Translate product requirements and business objectives into clear delivery scope, milestones, and product realization plans with Product and Engineering.
• Lead programs through NPI processes, including milestone, design, and gate reviews using accurate, decision‑ready information.
• Prepare program status updates that are concise, decision‑ready, and appropriate for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross‑functional delivery of product development initiatives, including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology integration, and lifecycle product support.

You will translate strategy into executable plans, own end‑to‑end program delivery, manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure on‑time, quality outcomes across hardware, software, and manufacturing.