Defense & Industry Engineering Program Manager

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our NIAR Team in the Industry and Defense Programs department. The role focuses on coordinating across functions, understanding engineering design, analysis, and aircraft integration for both commercial and military programs.

The position manages end-to-end program requirements, production, scope, and budget, working with internal and external resources to meet deliverables and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Ten years of relevant experience in program management.
• Experience coordinating across functions and with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage budgets, scope and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule, budget, risk, and technical requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for statements of work and on-time delivery.
• Provide risk mitigation for on-time delivery.
• Oversee program work to ensure standards are met.
• Analyze data to measure key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Risk management

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

Wichita State University is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our NIAR Team in the Industry and Defense Programs department. The role focuses on coordinating across functions, understanding engineering design, analysis, and aircraft integration for both commercial and military programs.

The position manages end-to-end program requirements, production, scope, and budget, working with internal and external resources to meet deliverables and schedules.