Project Manager-Data Centers

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For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

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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

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a team that powers mission-critical infrastructure for some of the most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovative solutions in the Data Center space.

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

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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