Lab Project Manager

Qualifications :

1.) Project Manager level person who can work with contractors, specify what’s needed from PM standpoint and facility standpoint.

2.) Get the person who understands how an engineering lab works, ideally within medium voltage, data acquisition or product similar to internal combustion engine

JOB SUMMARY : The Engineering Project Manager II is responsible for planning and executing Laboratory Operations activities within the Generac Lab Environments. This may include the construction of new facilities, upgrading and maintenance of existing facilities, and technology upgrades and integration projects. This position works closely with the product business groups and other functional leaders in the company (product management, engineering, service, manufacturing operations, supply chain, marketing, marketing, quality, IT, finance) and is responsible for providing leadership and management for projects supporting a Generac business area / product line. This leadership role is responsible for planning and executing lab operations project plans which ensure superior products for customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Demonstrated Project Management experience with facilities, operations, and maintenance.
• 2 years of experience in a technical R&D role in a similar industry.
• Experience with Project Management software tools (JIRA, Smartsheet, Miro, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Provide project management leadership to teams for lab operations projects including gathering requirements, creating schedules, building development plans, integrating the activities of cross-functional team members
• Implement product requirements into project scope, design and project realization.
• 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 multiple large, complex projects to meet or exceed schedule, project cost, scope, and quality commitments.
• Effectively execute and provide suggestions for continuous improvement of our operations projects.
• Define and drive Risk and Mitigation plans for projects.
• Define and lead contingency option assessments when needed, then select and execute mitigation plans.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to identify and harvest new project concepts, technologies, techniques, standards, and procedures.
• Actively participate in identifying and implementing continuous process improvements within the Generac Engineering org. Lead some CI initiatives in this area.
• Identify, evaluate and document “lessons-learned” during the project and communicate best practices and lessons learned to project team members on future projects

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Advanced level ability to deliver results while working simultaneously on multiple projects, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
• Advanced level ability to lead the transformation from project requirements into a project design and realization plan to meet or exceed the project and business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to influence people and teams who are not all direct reports.
• Advanced team building and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering, technical issues / needs, manufacturing, service, customer service, and financial as related to project design and development.
• Advanced communication skills
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible, and with a high capacity to learn.
• Strong technical and cross-functional project acumen
• Superior people leadership skills
• Strong business process and planning knowledge