Department: NIAR Advanced Materials Research

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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

The ideal candidate for the project manager position will have experience in communicating and planning all aspects of programs, including budgets, resource allocations, timelines, and team dynamics. Strong time management and meticulous attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to utilize metrics to foresee and mitigate potential issues.
Responsibilities of this role include ensuring the timely and high-quality completion of initiatives while managing program requirements and coordinating with various stakeholders. Duties include planning projects in details, managing schedules for all stakeholders and working with technical teams to ensure project deliverables are met. This role is also responsible for tracking and communicating the budgetary and technical status for of each project assigned. Additionally, this role will manage and oversee applicable business management processes as they relate to projects within their portfolio to include but not limited to purchase order management and invoicing.
If you are passionate about driving impactful research and working with cross-functional teams, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary

Manages assigned project(s) to meet department objectives.

Essential Functions

Develops project plans, creates schedules and ensures task deliverables meet expectations. Collaborates with project contributors to assess and ensure successful project outcomes. Defines and ensures resources are assigned to meet project goals. Monitors project and communicates quality and progress metrics to department and/or staff(s). Recommends project budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change. Addresses and resolves project issues to ensure goals remain on track.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Two (2) years of experience in project management or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with US Government Contracting (Grants and/or FAR Based)

Understanding of additive manufacturing, advanced materials or composites
Familiarity with research methodologies and project management principles
Awareness of relevant industry standards and regulations
Basic knowledge of budget management and funding processes
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in project management software
Ability to analyze data and generate reports
Proficiency in risk management and mitigation strategies
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing priorities
Comfortability and confidence to lead client meetings and regular team updates
Leadership qualities to motivate and guide multi-disciplinary, technical research teams
Attention to detail in monitoring project progress and deliverables

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.