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Generac Power Systems Digital Business Senior Portfolio Manager in Waukesha, Wisconsin
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 Digital Business Senior Portfolio Manager leads and manages the portfolio of strategic change initiatives that drive organizational transformation. This role ensures that programs and projects within the portfolio align with enterprise strategy, deliver measurable business value, and enable the organization to adapt to evolving markets, technologies, and operating models.
In the role of Digital Business Senior Program Manager working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Digital Business Office team.
Major Responsibilities
Enterprise Transformation Leadership, Strategy & Governance
Drives execution of large-scale transformation initiatives spanning people, process, technology, and culture
Partners with executive leadership to identify and balance strategic investments
Translates executive vision and strategy into actionable portfolio roadmaps with measurable outcomes & KPIs.
Ensures transformation goals (efficiency, digital enablement, customer experience, innovation, cost optimization) are achieved.
Establishes governance frameworks for intake, prioritization, funding, and monitoring of digital initiatives
Enterprise Transformation Leadership, Strategy & Governance
Drives execution of large-scale transformation initiatives spanning people, process, technology, and culture
Partners with executive leadership to identify and balance strategic investments
Translates executive vision and strategy into actionable portfolio roadmaps with measurable outcomes & KPIs.
Ensures transformation goals (efficiency, digital enablement, customer experience, innovation, cost optimization) are achieved.
Establishes governance frameworks for intake, prioritization, funding, and monitoring of digital initiatives
Program Management & Execution Excellence
Maintains oversight over planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex digital programs within the portfolio
Leads cross-functional teams to deliver transformation initiatives on time, within scope, and budget
Identifies interdependence, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio, and ensures proactive resolution
Champions agile, adaptive delivery methods to accelerate value realization
Financial & Resource Management
Oversees portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking to maximize ROI on digital investments
Collaborates with resource managers to optimize talent allocation across initiatives
Leverages data-driven insights to track investments, value delivered and steer improvements, efficiency and scalability of the portfolio
Stakeholder & Change Management
Partners with executive sponsors, business leaders, and program offices to align goals and priorities
Serves as the primary point of escalation and decision support for transformation programs
Develops executive-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate progress, risks, and business impact
Performance Measurement & Value Realization
Partners with business stakeholders to define, establish and track KPIs to measure business value delivery, and customer impact
Continuously improves portfolio delivery practices and maturity
Ensures that delivered solutions enable enterprise digital transformation goals
Capability & Culture Building
Mentors and coaches’ program and project managers, building enterprise-wide transformation and change-delivery capability
Introduces best practices, frameworks, and tools for enterprise portfolio management and transformation
Fosters a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or related field
Certification / License
- PgMP or PMP
Work Experience
12+ years of experience in program/portfolio management, with significant experience leading enterprise-wide
Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global or large-scale enterprise environment
Experience in change management, organizational alignment, and value delivery measurement (OKRs, KPIs)
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgets
Deep understanding of managing digital portfolios in an agile, SAFe delivery setting
Preferred Job Requirements
Certification / License
- SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
Work Experience
Experience managing enterprise digital portfolios that deliver transforming B2B, B2B2C experiences leveraging SaaS solutions, preventative and reactive product maintenance capabilities enabled through IOT-driven analytics informing digital experiences and product maturity, AI/M, Agentic-AI and Gen-AI powered customer self-service capabilities
Experience with portfolio management tools (e.g. Jira, Jira Align)
Background in manufacturing industries undergoing enterprise transformation
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.”
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.