Generac Power Systems

Project Manager-Data Centers

Generac Power Systems$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
  • 5+ years project management experience
  • Proven data-driven decision-making skills
  • Expertise in Change Order Management
  • Professional communication and escalation skills
  • Proficient in Salesforce, SAP, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong understanding of electrical power generation systems
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and schematics
  • Flexibility to travel up to 40% for project needs

Responsibilities

  • Own entire project scope from inception to lifecycle support
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines
  • Serve as the primary communication point for all stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Monitor project budgets and forecast spending
  • Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues
  • Drive process optimization for project delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours for emergencies or deadlines
  • Opportunity for travel that may enhance professional experience
  • Collaborative project environments requiring cross-team coordination
  • Focus on continuous improvement and implementation of best practices
Full Job Description
In the role of Project Manager, you will be part of the Data Centers team, leading project management for our Data Center accounts, focusing on large industrial generator solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex projects from inception through the full lifecycle of our units in the field.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Scope Management: Own the entire project scope-from quoting and manufacturing to shipping, installation, commissioning, warranty, and lifecycle support.
  • Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Drive execution to meet business objectives.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders. Provide clear updates, status reports, and risk assessments to ensure alignment.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service) and external partners to achieve project milestones.
  • Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, track costs, and forecast spending to ensure financial targets are met.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate challenges proactively.
  • Quality Resolution: Partner with internal teams to resolve onsite quality issues promptly.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimization and implement best practices for project delivery.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years in project management with a proven track record of data-driven decision-making
  • Expertise in Change Order Management
  • Professional communication and escalation skills
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and SAP
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong verbal and written presentation skills
  • Ability to manage diverse technical workloads in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours for emergencies or deadlines
  • Strong understanding of electrical power generation systems (paralleling, load banks, switchgear, UPS, ATS)
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and flowcharts
  • Familiarity with MEP systems in Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure environments
  • Travel up to 40% (with flexibility for more if required)
  • Ability to respond to onsite emergencies and critical deadlines


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 the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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