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We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Generac Clean Energy, due to growth, is hiring a Staff Portfolio Product Manager (Sustainability Product Manager IV)) that will engage in the ongoing product support of current and new solar and storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.

This position is responsible for carrying out key activities to ensure that the products we develop, and launch are aligned with market needs and continued customer requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, demonstrated background in defining, launching and supporting complex products, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment. This position will report to the Vice President Product Management and will work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver best-in-class product solutions for our customers and partners.

Role could be located in Billerica MA, Reno NV or Waukesha WI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Driving creation & alignment of category specific product roadmaps including defining Unique Selling Propositions, timing of new products, and existing product improvements.

+ Developing and maintaining product cost models to help prioritize initiatives and drive cost roadmaps for existing and future products

+ Monitoring market requirements to identify trends, support definition of product requirements, determine specifications and recognize partnership opportunities

+ Maintaining and publishing competitive analysis documentation and tracking key product trends in the market

+ Supporting product operations of existing on-market products

+ Serving as knowledge expert in product categories, relative product capability, and technical specifications and features

+ Collaborating with sales & support teams to create and refine sales and technical support tools to ensure ongoing support through the life of our products

+ Gathering feedback from customers and installers to facilitate closed loop learning in our product development efforts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other technical discipline or equivalent work experience

+ 8+ years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, project management, product management, or related new product development field

+ 5+ years of progressive business leadership with history of complex program/product delivery

+ Ability to travel up to 20%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience in solar or storage product development or related field

+ Understanding of energy economics, utility rate structures, and distributed generation interconnection policies

+ MBA is a plus

+ Experience with cost modeling, PLM Software and data visualization tools, excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

+ Strong market analysis capability and business operations acumen with a demonstrated ability in a Product Management capacity

+ Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; proven ability to influence and work with all levels of an organization

+ Solid technical foundation, ability to learn and adapt quickly, and demonstrated ability to frame and drive business decisions

+ Experience supporting customers in an external facing role

+ Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a “can do” attitude

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**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 - 50 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. Occasional travel.

_“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”_

Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.