Lab Operations Project Lead – Engineering

Generac Power Systems Inc; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across R&D lab environments in Wisconsin.

You will coordinate internal teams, contractors, and site stakeholders to deliver on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. The role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable execution plans across engineering, facilities, and EHS.

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.
• Demonstrated PM experience with facilities, operations, construction, maintenance, equipment installation, and/or infrastructure upgrades.

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 activities of cross-functional team members.
• Translate business, engineering, facilities, and lab operations requirements into project scope, design direction, execution plans, and deliverables.
• Plan and execute projects to meet schedule, project cost, scope and quality commitments.
• Execute Lab Operations initiatives effectively and identify opportunities to improve project execution, workplace efficiency, communication, and handoff processes.
• Develop and maintain project risk and mitigation plans, define contingency options, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Miro

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across R&D lab environments in Wisconsin.

You will coordinate internal teams, contractors, and site stakeholders to deliver on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. The role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable execution plans across engineering, facilities, and EHS.