Senior Engineering Program Manager

Location: South Portland, ME - USA, Santa Monica, CA - USA

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our Solar & Storage organization and lead the delivery of complex hardware programs for PV microinverter and ESS battery storage product lines. This role requires strong technical program and project management skills, a proven track record delivering complex hardware programs, and the ability to drive results. The successful candidate brings hands-on experience managing hardware development programs end-to-end—from concept through manufacturing—and a passion for clean energy technology.

This role is onsite 5 days a week at either our South Portland (ME) or Santa Monica (CA) offices.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including hardware engineering, product management, and manufacturing—to drive solar and storage programs to successful completion.

• Develop detailed project plans, track progress against milestones, and provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.

• Own program-level risk management: identify technical and schedule risks inherent to hardware development and create effective mitigation plans.

• Work closely with product management to ensure hardware development aligns with product requirements and business goals.

• Ensure that hardware development and delivery meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure successful hardware integration, qualification, and production readiness for new products.

• Contribute to the development of the hardware program strategy and roadmap to support long-term organizational goals.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for program communications to senior leadership.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5 or more years of experience managing hardware development projects as a Program Manager in a matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs from concept through production.

• Strong technical program management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Proficiency with JIRA or similar project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant engineering or technical field.

• Experience with solar (PV), energy storage (ESS), or other energy technology products.

• Strong understanding of power electronics systems and associated development frameworks.

• Exposure to firmware development practices—experience working alongside firmware teams is a plus.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, IEEE).

• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Proven ability to work effectively and lead in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 - $197,800 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.

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.”