IDP Program Manager: Research & Government Contracts

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary research programs on the NIAR Advanced Materials Research team. The role involves planning budgets, resources, timelines and coordinating between laboratories, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include detailed scheduling, status reporting, and adherence to internal controls; familiarity with government contracting and compliance is a plus.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will communicate and plan all aspects of programs, including budgets, resource allocations, timelines, and team dynamics.
• Strong time management and meticulous attention to detail are essential, with the ability to use metrics to anticipate and mitigate issues.
• Responsibilities include ensuring timely, high-quality completion of initiatives while managing program requirements and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Duties include detailed project planning, scheduling for all stakeholders, and guiding technical teams to deliverables.
• This role tracks and communicates budgetary and technical status for each project and oversees related business management processes like PO management and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans, creates schedules and ensures task deliverables meet expectations.
• Collaborates with contributors to assess and ensure successful outcomes.
• Defines resources and monitors progress with quality metrics.
• Recommends budget and adjusts plans as resources change.
• Addresses and resolves issues to keep goals on track.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Wichita State University seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary research programs on the NIAR Advanced Materials Research team. The role involves planning budgets, resources, timelines and coordinating between laboratories, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include detailed scheduling, status reporting, and adherence to internal controls; familiarity with government contracting and compliance is a plus.