IDP Program Manager II - Digital Twin and Digital Manufacturing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a seasoned Program Manager for the NIAR CAD/CAM team. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, and scheduling across a portfolio of research programs, using earned value management and industry-standard tools.

Strong communication with PI teams and senior management is essential for successful delivery. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and DoD programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to large research programs from proposal pursuit to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage schedules and budgets; monitor milestones.
• Lead meetings, document action items, and report status to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and internal controls.
• Improve project management processes and templates for enterprise use.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Department: NIAR - CAD/CAM

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU McConnell - 4174 SOliver

Hire Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm or2:30pm - 11pm

Pay: Pay starting at $105,000 annually

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

Job Details

Wichita State University Industry and Defense Programs is lookingfor a Program Manager to join our NIAR CAD/CAM (Digital Twin &Digital Manufacturing) Team! The ideal candidate will beexperienced and comfortable in communicating, outlining andplanning all aspects of work related to a given program such asbudget, timelines and teams. They will have strong communicationskills that enable them to effectively communicate with allrelevant teams. This individual should be able to utilize metricsto foresee any problems related to the completion of a program andact in a timely manner to mitigate any issues, and report it indaily or weekly manner to the Principal Investigator(s) and SeniorManagement. Research programs will range from moderately complexprojects to large highly complex programs with high programmaticrisk.

Job Summary

Utilizes industry standard project management tools and techniques,and earned value management, to effectively manage the IntegratedManagement System (IMS), risk issues & opportunities (RIO),project budget performance, and earned value performance to ensurescope, schedule, budget, contractual, and technical requirementsare achieved. Works independently and in conjunction with theproject team for multiple medium to large highly complex researchprograms from proposal pursuit through project completion, ensuringcompliance with all program requirements.

Essential Functions

Partners with the Principal Investigator (PI) and project team todevelop, maintain, and manage project schedules and budgets formultiple medium to large highly complex research programs, fromproposal pursuit through project completion, and ensures compliancewith all program requirements Coordinates and leads project teammeetings and maintains detailed project documentation includingmeeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk managementplans Provides timely and effective project status reportingregarding milestones, cost, schedule, deliverable, dependencies,and risks, opportunities and issues Assists in development andsubmission of required technical and financial progress reportsAnalyzes financial data, including project budgets, risks, andresource allocation Assists with establishing, maintaining, andcontinuously improving standard project management best practices,templates, procedures, tools, and partnerships to expand and maturethese capabilities for enterprise-wide application Acts as aninternal quality and compliance control check for assignedprojects; performs audit checks as required and assists withtraining Contributes to achievement of departmental goals andoperating plans Completes, participates, and leads special projectsas assigned

Job Duties

Experience managing Earned Value Management (EVM) drivenprograms.

Required Education and Experience

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

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

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 thedefense industry (DoD).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent Communication skills, including verbal, written, andpresentation skills
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, with the ability toexecute, apply, and communicate these in a manner appropriate forthe audience.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality,timely, and cost-effective results.
• Ability to determine objectives, set priorities, and delegatework.
• Complies with established control systems and rules.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing CSDR activities, including utilizing theOffice of Secretary of Defense’s CADE system.

Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a securityclearance.

Five (5) years of experience in program management.

Physical Requirements

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

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, bothreceptively and expressively.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

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