Program Manager, Engines

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource energy that ensures safety security and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for todays world demands.

Our product range includes engines generators power conversion UPS systems EV components and electrification solutions microgrid controls and management and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM residential industrial and commercial customers. At Rehlko you have the freedom to identify create and deliver solutions large and small that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organizations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyones responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication proactively reporting hazards following protocols and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth energize performance and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood recognize results enable career mobility and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Program Manager leads complex multi-year cross-functional programs that advance strategic business objectives. This role supports business objectives by managing programs across product development operational excellence process improvement and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Program Manager ensures success through disciplined planning program alignment risk management and effective stakeholder communication.

This hybrid role requires being onsite in Kohler Wisconsin for 23 days each week. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Execution - Lead multiple complex programsfrom initiation through implementation and global release. Manage scope schedule budget risk and resources across functions and global teams. Facilitate program plans stage-gate reviews and executive updates. Translate strategic objectives into measurable programs with clear KPIs and milestones.

• Program Alignment - Contribute to program planning including timing capacity and prioritization. Support development of program management standards governance templates and best practices. Provide program analysis identify cross-program risks and ensure resource alignment.

• Cross-Functional Leadership - Lead teams without direct authority across engineering marketing supply chain manufacturing and finance. Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution across diverse teams. Mentor project leaders and cultivate strong cross-functional relationships.

• Risk Change and Issue Management - Identify and mitigate risks proactively including technical schedule and resource risks. Lead teams through ambiguity and change ensuring alignment throughout program lifecycle. Escalate critical issues appropriately and drive cross-functional resolution.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical teams business leadership and executives. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and governance reviews. Ensure transparent program communication documentation and decision tracking.

• Business & Technical Acumen - Apply deep knowledge of program management processes and broader business operations to drive program outcomes. Support continuous improvement of program execution and product development processes.

• The Program Manager ensures adherence to applicable product compliance requirements including but not limited to the Clean Air Act California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code.

• Supervisory Relationships: Reports to SR MGR-ENGINEERING

• Organization Relationships: Frequent contact with Rehlko NPD team.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited program. MBA preferred.

• 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in product development project management or program management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large complex global programs with multimillion-dollar budgets.

• Proven success influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Strong skills in risk management portfolio planning strategic decision-making and communication.

• PMP certification preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About Us

Rehlkoproudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and PurposeCreating an energy resilient world for a better futureand Values: Curiosity Trust Pace and Excellence are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at addition to the investment in your development Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary health vision dental 401(k) with Rehlkomatching and more!

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination without regard to race creed color ethnicity religion sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information age national origin citizenship ancestry caste mental or physical disability marital or familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information political belief or affiliation union membership status military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by national state local or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national state local or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment please contact Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity Seek learn share

Trust Go farther together

Pace Focus to go faster

Excellence Find the win every day