Group Product Manager – Industrial Controls & Transfer Switches

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 Group Product Manager - Industrial Controls & Transfer Switches provides tactical and operational leadership to a team of product managers within the Industrial Controls and ATS portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and executing short- and long-term product strategies that align with Generac’s compliance, connectivity, and customer experience goals. The Group Product Manager drives innovation and cross-functional collaboration for high-impact product areas such as new hardware and firmware platforms, gateway integration, and automatic transfer switch controller evolution. This role is focused on strategic direction, portfolio management, and people leadership.

• Oversee the roadmap for next-gen transfer switches & generator controllers, including closed transition and bypass isolation product targets, across multiple product lines, which can include both internal production and external partnerships.

• Oversee integrated long term product planning with sister company Deep Sea to ensure Generac’s controller needs are accounted for in their activities and resource loading.

• Lead and develop a team of product managers, providing coaching, mentorship, and career development.

• Assist supply chain in appropriate management of any external supplier relationships such as white label products.

• Set strategic direction for cross-functional efforts to integrate remote monitoring, protocols, and multi-ATS systems.

• Ensure compliance initiatives are embedded in plans, including UL, NFPA, and cybersecurity standards, and drive alignment across the portfolio.

• Collaborate with engineering, field, and service teams to ensure firmware readiness, installation efficiency, and lifecycle management.

• Own communications plans for the product management team and ensure effective execution for all technologies.

• Represent the Industrial Controls & ATS portfolio in strategic forums and cross-business initiatives.

• Drive customer and market research to identify unmet needs and translate insights into actionable requirements for the team.

• Lead the development and execution of multi-year innovation roadmaps, including new launches and cost reduction initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred), or related field.

Work Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in product management or related technical leadership roles.

• Experience managing multiple product lines and leading cross-functional teams.

• Technical depth in engine and/or generator controls, transfer switches, and firmware platforms.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving results.

• Focuses on portfolio-level strategy, execution, and people development.

Education

• Masters degree in business or engineering

Certification / License

• Advanced certifications in product management (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, AIPMM).

Work Experience

• Experience in power generation system architecture and switchgear control.

• Advanced certifications in product management.

• Familiarity with compliance standards and international product requirements.

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.

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