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Product Manager-Transfer Switches

Generac · Pewaukee, WI

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a product roadmap you built for a hardware or technical product. What went into deciding what came first?

whether the candidate has actually owned a roadmap versus just contributed input to one

Tell me about a time you had to learn the technical guts of a product fast because you were new to it. How did you close the gap?

onboarding speed and comfort operating before full expertise

Give me an example of a product decision you made using data that turned out to be incomplete or wrong. What did you do when you found out?

intellectual honesty and how they course-correct under uncertainty

Describe a time your priorities got upended mid-sprint or mid-quarter. What got dropped and how did you decide?

how they handle competing priorities in a fast-moving environment

Tell me about a time you worked in an execution-heavy PM role rather than a strategic one. How did you keep sight of the bigger product direction while still doing the day-to-day work?

fit with a role explicitly described as hands-on execution, not high-level strategy

Technical

Transfer switches sit between the generator, the grid, energy storage, EV chargers, and the home. Explain in plain terms how power moves through that system and what a transfer switch actually decides at any given moment.

real systems-level understanding of interconnect devices, not just familiarity with the term

How would you evaluate whether a competitor's transfer switch or interconnect device is actually a threat, versus just different?

substance behind 'competitive analysis' line rather than surface-level benchmarking

What do you know about grid interconnection requirements or load control that would matter for a device switching between utility and backup power?

depth of domain knowledge specific to backup power and grid interaction, not generic PM background

Situational

Say firmware, hardware, and controls all want to solve a shared bug differently and each has a reason. How do you get to a decision without stalling the schedule?

ability to run cross-functional tradeoffs without technical authority

You're told to track performance on a product area but the metrics available are inconsistent or lagging. What do you actually do that first week?

resourcefulness and judgment when tooling or data maturity is low

How do you decide what to bring to stakeholders as a routine update versus what needs to be escalated right away?

communication judgment and stakeholder management instincts

If Hardware says a feature needs six more months and Sales wants it in three, how do you handle that conversation with both sides?

negotiation skill and ability to manage conflicting pressure from technical and commercial teams

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Generac is hiring a Product Manager to join their team with a focus on Interconnect Devices.  This includes but is not limited to Interconnect Devices between Generators, Energy Storage Systems, EV Chargers, Utility Grid and the home residence.  In this role you will have product ownership for these interconnected devices, ensuring they deliver customer efficiencies, enable growth and unluck new potential for the markets served by Generac. This role is located onsite in our Pewaukee WI office location. Major Responsibilities • Create and manage product roadmaps for individual product areas. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features, working with Firmware, Hardware and Systems and Controls teams. • Conduct basic market research and competitive analysis. • Assist in tracking product performance and identifying areas for enhancement. • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on product updates. Minimum Job Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, or related field. • 3+ years of professional experience including at least  1+ years of experience in product management within a technical function • Ability to understand and communicate systems-level behavior (grid, power generation, backup power, load control) Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving results. • focused on hands-on execution and operational management of a specific product area, laying the groundwork for broader product management responsibilities. Preferred Job Requirements • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and agile methodologies. • Strong organizational and communication skills. At this time this role is not approved for either OPT/H1B sponsorship or transfer. No Agencies or 3rd parties at this time. 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. #LI-HR1 “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.”

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