Manager Lab Portfolio Planning

The Manager, Lab Portfolio Planning will be responsible for translating Generac Development Process (GDP) product and project plans into actionable, integrated plans for the engineering test laboratories. This role ensures lab readiness for all NPI programs, manages Lab
19 compliance, plans long-range capability and capacity, and oversees Cap Ex and infrastructure projects that support laboratory operations. Acting as central coordination point, this role bridges NPI teams and engineering lab operations, enabling effective planning, communication and readiness for all programs.

• Portfolio Translation:
  Convert GDP product and project roadmaps into integrated lab readiness plans across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
• Lab
  19 Compliance:
  Ensure all NPI programs have Lab
  19-compliant detailed test plans; maintain governance and documentation.
• Capability & Capacity Planning:
  Maintain a catalog of lab capabilities; identify gaps and plan upgrades to meet future program needs.
• Scheduling Coordination:
  Oversee master scheduling for test cells and resources; resolve conflicts and ensure schedule adherence.
• Cap Ex & Infrastructure Planning:
  Develop and manage long-range Cap Ex plans; coordinate infrastructure projects with Facilities and EHS.
• GDP Representation:
  Serve as the lab representative in GDP reviews; provide readiness status and risk assessments.
• Customer Interface:
  Act as the single point of contact for lab planning with Consumer Power and Industrial Energy teams.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Track and report KPIs for readiness, compliance, utilization, and Cap Ex execution.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent work experience
• Work Experience:
  
  10 years of progressive work experience in engineering, product management of equipment, machinery, or other similar products
• Work Experience:
  
  3 years of progressive leadership experience
• Work Experience:
  
  7 years of project management experience in product development with global cross functional teams and global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Expert level ability to deliver results while working simultaneously on multiple projects; balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Expert level ability to lead the transformation from product requirements into a product design and realization plan to meet or exceed the product and business goals
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Advanced ability to influence people and teams who are not all direct reports
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Expert team building and leadership skills
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Expert understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, manufacturing, supply chain, service, customer service, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Advanced communication skills
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn

• Education:
  
  Advanced Degree in Business or Engineering
• Work Experience:
  
  Experience in Engineering labs in OEM Engine manufacturers.
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP