Lab Operations Project Lead

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across its R&D lab environments in Wisconsin. You will coordinate internal teams, external contractors, and leadership stakeholders to meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a focus on delivering scalable lab improvements that align with Generac's long-term lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, brand/product management of equipment, machinery, or other powered products.
• 3 years of project management experience in product development or manufacturing of industrial/commercial equipment, machinery or other powered products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lab Operations projects by coordinating internal cross‑functional teams, external contractors, consultants, vendors, and site stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business priorities.
• Provide project management leadership for Lab Operations projects, including gathering requirements, defining scope, creating schedules, building execution plans, coordinating resources, and integrating the activities of cross‑functional team members.
• Translate business, engineering, facilities, and lab operations requirements into project scope, design direction, execution plans, and deliverables.
• Lead key project execution, in primary collaboration with key stakeholders including engineering, EHS, and facilities for new project developments or similar project initiatives
• Plan and execute projects to meet schedule, project cost, scope and quality commitments.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Miro

Job description

Generac is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across its R&D lab environments in Wisconsin. You will coordinate internal teams, external contractors, and leadership stakeholders to meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a focus on delivering scalable lab improvements that align with Generac's long-term lab