NIAR Program Manager I - Sustainment

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University, Park City campus, is seeking a Program Manager for NIAR Sustainment to lead cross-functional teams and manage laboratory programs at the Park City facility. This role emphasizes program scope, production, and budget oversight, with collaboration across engineering, contracts, and finance to ensure project success.

The position requires a strong track record in program management, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of related program management experience; Every 30 college hours can substitute for one year (max four).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manages laboratory program activities including research, testing, production scope, and budget.
• Ensures timely completion of work per standards and specifications.
• Evaluates program effectiveness using data and KPIs.
• Complies with policies and regulations across activities.
• Coordinates reports and updates with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office

Data analysis

Customer collaboration

Contract terms understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13674688

• Department:** NIAR Sustainment
• Campus Location:** Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

• Pay:** Commensurate with experience
• Work Schedule:** Typically Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm. Additional hours may be required and may vary based on business need. Work is performed onsite and in-person.; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement

• 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 Story

NIAR Sustainment is looking for a Program Manager who can support and lead a cross-functional project team. This position works in the Park City facility.

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

• Demonstrated ability providing technical and management assistance and support to customers\\<
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret program requirements\\<
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite\\<
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with diverse team members and internal and external partners conducting 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 leading, managing, and 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\\<
• Demonstrated ability to manage program requirements, scope and budget\\<
• Demonstrated ability understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions

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 receptive 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 external environments.