Digital Business Senior Portfolio Manager

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.In the role of Digital Business Senior Portfolio Manager working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Digital Business Office team.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.Major ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Transformation Leadership, Strategy & GovernanceDrives execution of large-scale transformation initiatives spanning people, process, technology, and culturePartners with executive leadership to identify and balance strategic investmentsTranslates 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 initiativesEnterprise Transformation Leadership, Strategy & GovernanceDrives execution of large-scale transformation initiatives spanning people, process, technology, and culturePartners with executive leadership to identify and balance strategic investmentsTranslates 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 initiativesProgram Management & Execution ExcellenceMaintains oversight over planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex digital programs within the portfolioLeads cross-functional teams to deliver transformation initiatives on time, within scope, and budgetIdentifies interdependence, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio, and ensures proactive resolutionChampions agile, adaptive delivery methods to accelerate value realizationFinancial & Resource ManagementOversees portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking to maximize ROI on digital investmentsCollaborates with resource managers to optimize talent allocation across initiativesLeverages data-driven insights to track investments, value delivered and steer improvements, efficiency and scalability of the portfolioStakeholder & Change ManagementPartners with executive sponsors, business leaders, and program offices to align goals and prioritiesServes as the primary point of escalation and decision support for transformation programsDevelops executive-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate progress, risks, and business impactPerformance Measurement & Value RealizationPartners with business stakeholders to define, establish and track KPIs to measure business value delivery, and customer impactContinuously improves portfolio delivery practices and maturityEnsures that delivered solutions enable enterprise digital transformation goalsCapability & Culture BuildingMentors and coaches' program and project managers, building enterprise-wide transformation and change-delivery capabilityIntroduces best practices, frameworks, and tools for enterprise portfolio management and transformationFosters a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvementMinimum Job RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related fieldCertification / LicensePgMP or PMPWork Experience12+ years of experience in program/portfolio management, with significant experience leading enterprise-wideProven track record delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global or large-scale enterprise environmentExperience in change management, organizational alignment, and value delivery measurement (OKRs, KPIs)Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skillsStrong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgetsDeep understanding of managing digital portfolios in an agile, SAFe delivery settingPreferred Job RequirementsCertification / LicenseSAFe Lean Portfolio ManagementWork ExperienceExperience 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 capabilitiesExperience with portfolio management tools (e.g. Jira, Jira Align)Background in manufacturing industries undergoing enterprise transformation To be considered an official applicant, please apply directly on our company career website:DemandsWhile 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."

Created: 2026-05-09