Director of Technical Program ManagementCompany Generac Power SystemsName Director of Technical Program ManagementReq # 64350Employment Type Full TimeShift 1stJoin Generac Clean Energy as we drive to build energy solutions for a more resilient, sustainable world.Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar+storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.The Director of Technical Program Management will report directly the VP of Product Management and will be primarily responsible for helping create and refine our product development process. In addition to actively managing complex product development projects, you will also recruit, lead, and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers. You will manage our portfolio of clean energy projects and will work closely with the product management team to plan product launches that align with our overall product roadmap.What You Will Be DoingAs a part of the Clean Energy Product group, you will be part of developing next generation clean energy solutions, accelerating our progress towards a sustainable energy future. You will play a leading role in creating and executing product development plans for Generac’s clean energy products.Responsibilities
As a Director of Technical Program Management, your responsibilities will include:
Leading the overall macro-level plan for Generac’s next gen energy storage solution, ensuring alignment of multiple sub-projects and driving towards key corporate objectives
Owning the Generac Product Development Process (GDP) for the the Clean Energy business, including creating, refining, implementing and training others to use the process
Developing other Program tools including schedule templates, budgeting tools, and resource allocation processes
Working cross-functionally to ensure all critical activities are accounted for during product development – from product inception to launch.
Clearly translating business and product requirements into actionable development plans
Crisply and clearly communicating project status to executives, partners, and across teams
Driving decision-making on product development intiatives through Generac’s stage gate process and ensuring quality of results
Cultivating strong, collaborative relationships across the organization and promoting an effective project team environment
Managing, mentoring, and overseeing activities of a team of Technical Program Managers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred
10+ years of proven experience with complex product development projects/programs
Track record of successfully developing and launching products, directly managing a team of technical project/program managers, and indirectly managing project team members
Experience establishing business governance processes and decision-making frameworks including stage gate processes and resource allocation tools
Demonstrated ability to consolidate and communicate technical and project information clearly to a wide audience
Adept at collaborating with technical, operational, and business focused groups
Results oriented approach, self-motivated, proactive with creative and critical thinking
Excellent leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 20%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills through the preparation and presentation of technical reviews and program status.
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making — Able to develop and evaluate options and implement, solutions; able to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution.
Renewable/clean energy (solar, wind) industry experience or working knowledge of grid-interactive energy storage systems
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 are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus.“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.”