Company Generac Power Systems
Name Project Manager II - Global Compliance
Req # 64774
Employment Type Full Time
Shift 1st
At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world; impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.
The Engineering Project Manager II-Global Compliance is responsible for planning and executing product compliance activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology integration, and lifecycle product support. The position requires strong technical and cross-functional product development and business process knowledge, superior people leadership skills, functional and project management experience, proficiency in quality systems, fundamental working knowledge of US EPA or EU emissions regulatory requirements, and business planning knowledge.
This position works closely with the product business groups and other functional leaders in the company (product management, engineering, service, manufacturing operations, supply chain, marketing, quality, IT, finance) and is responsible for providing leadership and management for projects supporting a Generac business area/product line. This leadership role is responsible for planning and executing product compliance project plans which ensure superior products for Customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide compliance management leadership to teams for new product development projects including: creating schedules, building product development plans, integrating the activities of cross-functional team members
Implement compliance requirements into project scope, design and product realization requirements
Lead key compliance execution, in primary collaboration with engineering and product management for new product development or similar product initiatives
Plan and execute multiple large, complex projects to meet or exceed schedule, project cost, scope and quality commitments
Achieve target product cost for Generac and product life cycle cost for Customers
Effectively execute and provide suggestions for improvement the product development process. Utilize the Generac Development Process (GDP) Milestones and Design Reviews as key drivers of compliance development progression
Define and drive Risk and Mitigation plans for projects. Define and lead contingency option assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans
Facilitate collaboration between departments to identify and harvest new compliance development concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures
Manage attributes and decisions such as make vs. buy (globally), shipping and logistics cost, bidding process
Actively participate in identifying and implementing continuous process improvements of the Generac NPI phase/gate process. Lead some CI initiatives in this area
Identify, evaluate and document “lessons-learned” during the project and communicate best practices and lessons learned to project team members on future projects
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience
7 years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, brand/product management of equipment, machinery, or other powered products
5 years of project management experience in product development of industrial/commercial equipment, machinery, or other powered products Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated Project Management experience with cross-functional teams which includes 'full system' product releases
Experience leading US EPA, CARB or EU off-road emissions compliance programs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced level ability to deliver results while working simultaneously on multiple projects; balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
Advanced level ability to lead the transformation from product requirements into a product design and realization plan to meet or exceed the product and business goals
Demonstrated ability to influence people and teams who are not all direct reports
Advanced team building and leadership skills
Strong understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, manufacturing, supply chain, service, customer service, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
Advanced communication skills
Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn
Physical demands: 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 include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel may be required.
Benefits :
We are an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & 401k .
401 (k) retirement savings plans with company match.
Medical support programs: Maternity, Diabetes, Treatment Decision Support and more.
Work-life benefits: PTO and Holidays.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”