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.The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple medium to large scale IT projects across the organization through cross functional coordination to ensure quality delivery of projects in an on-time, on-budget manner. This individual will create and communicate project plans to all project stakeholders and will manage the relationships with project team and stakeholders. This individual will also be expected to contribute to the development of the Project Management Methodology.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with various project stakeholders to define project scope, requirements and deliverable objectives.
Manage the relationship with project team and stakeholders.
Coordinate cross functional teams – including software developers, business owners, security experts, and external resources – and orchestrate their resources together to meet project goals.
Maintain timelines and target dates of projects to ensure successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints; makes certain that deadlines are met, and milestones are properly set and communicated.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Create, manage and communicate effective project plans, and deliver clear objectives and updates to all project stakeholders.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Project Management Methodology.
Report and escalate to management as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field
3 years of project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in building and managing a project schedule in Microsoft Project or similar project management tool
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Working Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile Life Cycles methodologies
Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes;
Demonstrated success in influencing people and teams who are not all direct reports;
Strong verbal/written communication skills;
Confident and self-motivated individual with a dedicated approach;
Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-paced environment;
Ability to learn new technology applications and process techniques quickly;
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, gender identity, 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.
