Lab Operations Project Lead - R&D Engineering

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

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across its R&D lab environments. Responsibilities include coordinating internal teams, external contractors, and leadership stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a technically strong project leader with experience in engineering, product development, or manufactured equipment, and the ability to work

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 management

Engineering background

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Miro

Job description

Generac Power Systems is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I to plan and execute Lab Operations projects across its R&D lab environments. Responsibilities include coordinating internal teams, external contractors, and leadership stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a technically strong project leader with experience in engineering, product development, or manufactured equipment, and the ability to work