Department: NIAR - CAD/CAM 

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU McConnell - 4174 S Oliver

Hire Type: Full Time

Work Schedule:  Typically, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm or 2:30pm - 11pm

Pay: Pay starting at $105,000 annually

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

Wichita State University Industry and Defense Programs is looking for a Program Manager to join our NIAR CAD/CAM (Digital Twin & Digital Manufacturing) Team! The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable in communicating, outlining and planning all aspects of work related to a given program such as budget, timelines and teams. They will have strong communication skills that enable them to effectively communicate with all relevant teams. This individual should be able to utilize metrics to foresee any problems related to the completion of a program and act in a timely manner to mitigate any issues, and report it in daily or weekly manner to the Principal Investigator(s) and Senior Management. Research programs will range from moderately complex projects to large highly complex programs with high programmatic risk.

Job Summary

Utilizes industry standard project management tools and techniques, and earned value management, to effectively manage the Integrated Management System (IMS), risk issues & opportunities (RIO), project budget performance, and earned value performance to ensure scope, schedule, budget, contractual, and technical requirements are achieved. Works independently and in conjunction with the project team for multiple medium to large highly complex research programs from proposal pursuit through project completion, ensuring compliance with all program requirements.

Essential Functions

Partners with the Principal Investigator (PI) and project team to develop, maintain, and manage project schedules and budgets for multiple medium to large highly complex research programs, from proposal pursuit through project completion, and ensures compliance with all program requirements Coordinates and leads project team meetings and maintains detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans Provides timely and effective project status reporting regarding milestones, cost, schedule, deliverable, dependencies, and risks, opportunities and issues Assists in development and submission of required technical and financial progress reports Analyzes financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation Assists with establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving standard project management best practices, templates, procedures, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for enterprise-wide application Acts as an internal quality and compliance control check for assigned projects; performs audit checks as required and assists with training Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans Completes, participates, and leads special projects as assigned

Job Duties

Experience managing Earned Value Management (EVM) driven programs.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or related field

Five (5) years of project management, and/or relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred License/Certifications/Training

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to utilize power BI, MS Project, or similar tools.
Knowledge, skill and ability to manage Earned Value Management (EVM) driven programs.

Ability to support programs across the entire lifecycle in the defense industry (DoD).
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent Communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, with the ability to execute, apply, and communicate these in a manner appropriate for the audience.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Ability to determine objectives, set priorities, and delegate work.
Complies with established control systems and rules.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing CSDR activities, including utilizing the Office of Secretary of Defense’s CADE system.
Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Five (5) years of experience in program management.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.