Director Technical Project Management - Clean Energy

Remote Vancouver, BC

Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar+storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.

The Director of Technical Project Management will report directly to the VP of Product Management and will be primarily responsible for helping create and refine our product development process. In addition to actively managing complex product development projects, you may always lead and mentor a team of Technical Project Managers. You will manage our portfolio of clean energy projects and will work closely with the product management team to plan product launches that align with our overall product roadmap.

As a part of the Clean Energy Product group, you will be part of developing next generation clean energy solutions, accelerating our progress towards a sustainable energy future. You will play a leading role in creating and executing product development plans for Generac’s clean energy products.

Based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Also open to candidates based out of South Portland, Maine or San Francisco Bay Area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leading the overall macro-level plan for Generac’s next gen energy storage solution, ensuring alignment of multiple sub-projects and driving towards key corporate objectives
Clearly translating business and product requirements into actionable development plans
Refining technical project tools and processes, including Generac Clean Energy’s stage gate process and project communication tools
Crisply and clearly communicating project status to executives, partners, and across teams
Driving decision-making on product development initiatives through Generac’s stage gate process and ensuring quality of results
Cultivating strong, collaborative relationships across the organization and promoting an effective project team environment
Managing, mentoring, and overseeing activities of a team of Technical Project Managers

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field
10+ years of proven experience with complex product development projects/programs
Ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

Track record of successfully developing and launching products, directly managing a team of technical project/program managers, and indirectly managing project team members
Experience establishing business governance processes and decision-making frameworks including stage gate processes and resource allocation tools
Ability to travel up to 15%

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.

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