Program Manager, Engines

Why Work at Rehlko

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 today’s 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 organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s 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.

What We Offer

• 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 2–3 days each week. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Specific Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Execution
• Program Alignment
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Risk, Change, and Issue Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Business & Technical Acumen

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Prominent success influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong skills in risk management, portfolio planning, strategic decision-making, and communication.
• PMP certification preferred.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and 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 http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family formation or structure, veteran or military status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that someone has such characteristics, or because of any characteristic protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.