Garage Technical PM & Lab Manager, Atlanta Gorgia
Job Description
Job Description:
About this role/ What you’ll do
As a Lab Manager, the selected candidate will be fulltime onsite at our Client's Site in Atlanta, GA. The selected candidate will maintain The Garage Makerspace, the equipment, and assist with the planning and execution of events. In addition to this, specific project work could also be part of the job. The candidate must be extremely resourceful and able to deal with ambiguity; possess solid project management and problem-solving skills; be able to work independently and effectively under pressure and within short time constraints; prioritize while multi-tasking; must be personable and have solid communications skills; and, be flexible in the performance of the job responsibilities.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our innovation lab, maintaining state-of-the-art machinery and robots, and fostering a culture of innovation in STEM education.
Being a self-starter who is comfortable with minimal supervision is essential to the success in this role. You will work to achieve the highest standards and client satisfaction. The ability to work individually and as a team from the client site, facing customers to meet the proposed delivery of overall services to our client is the reality of this role.
Responsibilities
Garage Operations & Makerspace Management
- Maintain and manage all equipment and tooling in the Garage.
- Ensure safety, training, and documentation of best practices for equipment use.
- Oversee inventory and procurement processes.
Program & Community Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Garage site operations and programming.
- Lead planning and execution of site-wide events, hackathons, and innovation challenges.
- Partner with local leadership and global Garage teams to align site strategy with broader goals.
- Represent the Garage in cross-functional forums and leadership meetings.
AI Skilling & Community Enablement
- Champion the SkillUp AI initiative at the site level, helping employees build confidence and capability in AI and Agentic AI technologies.
- Design and deliver hands-on workshops, demos, and learning experiences that align with Microsoft’s AI skilling priorities.
- Partner with subject matter experts and Garage Leads to deliver experiential learning opportunities.
- Track engagement and impact of AI skilling efforts and continuously evolve offerings based on feedback and emerging needs.
Qualifications
- Led and delivered hands-on workshops, fostering a collaborative learning environment and empowering participants with practical skills and knowledge.
- Proven experience in technical program management, product development, or innovation roles.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and project tracking platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps, Planner).
- Hands-on experience with makerspace tools (3D printers, CNC, soldering, etc.).
- Familiarity with design thinking, agile methodologies, and rapid prototyping.
- Experience with CAD/CAM, Illustrator, and 3D modeling software.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines.
**This is an Onsite position**, no remote work – the candidate must be available at our site/ data center to manage work.
***A thorough pre-employment background investigation will be conducted before hiring/ onboarding process is completed. It may also include a Drug Test***
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