Lab Strategy & Operations Lead

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

41k match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee technical support and operational effectiveness of their Smart Utility Lab. This role includes governance and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate will manage lab activities, budget inputs, and vendor engagements, ensuring high-performance standards and compliance with operational protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or lab management.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network hardware.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations.
• Coordinate budget inputs and staffing contributions.
• Manage lab inventory including hardware and consumables.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs)

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

VMware

Job description

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee technical support and operational effectiveness of their Smart Utility Lab. This role includes governance and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate will manage lab activities, budget inputs, and vendor engagements, ensuring high-performance standards and compliance with operational protocols.