NIAR Program Manager - Atlas

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University seeks a Program Manager for ATLAS to oversee lab programs, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with standards. You will manage requirements, production scope, and budget while coordinating with engineering, contracts, finance and external laboratories.

You will lead risk management, provide clear reports, and work with cross-functional teams to advance research initiatives and technology readiness for aerospace materials and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience managing lab programs, scope, and budget.
• Ability to deliver on-time, within requirements and standards.
• Proven risk management and mitigation experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage program requirements, production scope, and budget.
• Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and other labs.
• Provide reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

MS Project/Visio

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

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Job Details

ATLAS is looking for a Program Manager with a good understanding of material and process specifications, manufacturing techniques, and certification and qualification testing for advanced composites materials.

Job Summary

Performs program management in the laboratory to ensure satisfactory completion of research projects and programs. Manages laboratory research and testing and directs laboratory activities in matters of significance. Manages program requirements, production, scope, and budget. Coordinates with internal and external resources and/or stakeholders including engineering, contracts, finance, and other research laboratories.

Essential Functions

Manages laboratory activities related to the program, including research, testing; manages program requirements including production, scope, and budget Provides oversight of the work of the program to ensure that the work 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 that activities are in compliance with policies and regulations Coordinates with and provides reports and updates to internal and external resources and stakeholders

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of related program management experience; Every 30 hours of related college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience (maximum of four (4) years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for an entire statement of work and responsible for on-time delivery, costs, and overall performance.
• Provides risk management and mitigation strategies for on-time deliveries.
• Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the following computer skills: 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 ability leading collaboration of research activities.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability providing support in defining current and future technology advances that enhance and ensure laboratory prominence.
• Demonstrated ability in assisting with the preparation of long and short term business plans for a program.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of program activities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering

Physical Requirements

• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across externa environments.