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Generac

Senior Operations Project Manager

LocationWaukesha, WI - USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
First seen2w ago
Last seen4d ago
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?
About the role
The Senior Project Manager Operations serves as a dynamic change agent and aggressively executes strategic facility planning, make vs. buy evaluation, business improvement & new product introduction (NPI) projects. The position will be responsible for supporting and executing the strategic planning of multiple Generac Facility projects as well as overseeing the coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete these projects.
This role provides holistic ownership of integration execution efforts spanning people, process, systems and governance. This includes translating strategic intent into executable integration plans, coordinating dependencies across multiple workstreams, proactively identifying risks, and ensuring outcomes are delivered in a sustainable, scalable manner.
Operating in a highly matrixed environment, this role partners closely with leaders across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other Corporate Functions to ensure enterprise initiatives are coordinated, aligned, and executed cohesively across the organization.
Operations Integration Execution
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Own execution of complex, cross‑functional initiatives, coordinating teams to ensure alignment across operations, systems, processes, and governance.
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Develop and manage structured integration plans with defined milestones, dependencies, risks, and measurable outcomes.
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Serve as the primary point of accountability for integration results, ensuring initiatives are fully transitioned to business owners and sustained in steady‑state operations.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
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Lead and coordinate matrixed teams across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Corporate Functions to ensure consistent execution of enterprise initiatives.
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Establish and manage clear governance, meeting cadence, and decision forums to address issues, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive timely decisions.
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Identify cross‑functional misalignment, dependency conflicts, and execution risks early, and drive resolution with the appropriate stakeholders.
Operational Readiness
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Confirm that impacted teams have the tools, processes, and clarity needed to support enterprise initiatives at go‑live.
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Work with functional leaders to integrate changes into standard work, business reviews, and accountability mechanisms.
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Ensure integration plans reflect real operational constraints and can be executed without disrupting core operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
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7 years of progressive experience in Operations, Integration, Program or Portfolio Management, or related disciplines within complex, cross‑functional environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level initiatives, large cross‑functional efforts, or major business changes from planning through execution.
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Experience influencing senior leaders and driving execution across matrixed organizations.
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Manufacturing and supply chain, preferred, but not required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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Strong ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
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Expertise in execution governance, cross‑functional coordination, and managing work across multiple teams.
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Proven ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.
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Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level presentations and decision support.
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Strong structured problem‑solving, risk management, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with enterprise planning, portfolio, or execution management tools.
Office Environment: 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. Occasional travel
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
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Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
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State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
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Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
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Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
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Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
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We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
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Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
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