NIAR Engineering Program Manager - APEX

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

Department: Industry and Defense Programs

Campus Location: Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

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 Information

Wichita State University is looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our NIAR Team. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating across functions and a good understanding of engineering design, analysis, and aircraft integration. This role will support both commercial and military programs.

Job Summary

Performs program management in the laboratory to ensure satisfactory completion of programs deliverables. Manages end-to-end program requirements, production, scope, and budget and execution in coordination with internal and external resources and/or stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage the schedule, budget, risk issues & opportunities (RIO), contractual, and technical requirements.
• Serves as primary point of contact for statement of work and responsible for on-time delivery, costs, and overall performance.
• Provides risk management and mitigation strategies for on-time deliveries.
• Provides oversight of the work of the program to ensure that it is completed on time and in accordance with established standards or specifications.
• Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinates with and provides reports and updates to internal and external resources and stakeholders.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, MS VISIO.
• Demonstrated ability providing technical and management assistance and support to customers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret program requirements.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customer satisfaction.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of program activities.
• Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in program management.

Preferred License/Certifications/Training

Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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