IDP Project Manager - NIAR Advanced Materials Research

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

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13654993

• 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.

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 exchan e information. Ability to remain in a stationary position.