Firmware Program 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.

Generac Clean Energy Systems is looking for a Firmware Engineering Program Manager to lead multiple firmware initiatives across our organization. In this high-impact role, you’ll drive release management, oversee cross-functional coordination, and support our firmware strategy and roadmap. You’ll be the central point of communication for firmware updates and lead process alignment across engineering, product, and manufacturing teams.

Location: S. Billerica MA office

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Own and manage multiple concurrent firmware projects, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with firmware, hardware, software, product, and manufacturing teams to manage dependencies and ensure seamless integration.
• Release Management: Lead the firmware release process, including milestone planning, version control, and stakeholder communication.
• Planning & Tracking: Develop roadmaps, maintain JIRA boards, track progress via burn-downs, and align OKRs across teams.
• Issue Resolution: Serve as the front-line liaison for open issues, bugs, and resource planning—routing concerns to the appropriate team leads.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to firmware prioritization (including SOP ranking) and long-term strategy development.
• Process Optimization: Improve tooling and workflows for efficient cross-team alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in firmware program management and release management
• Strong track record managing complex technical projects in a matrixed organization
• Proficient in JIRA, Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Deep understanding of system management firmware and development frameworks
• Experience in compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with power electronics is a strong plus
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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.”