NIAR Program Manager I - Sustainment

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University NIAR Sustainment in Wichita, KS is seeking a Program Manager to lead a cross-functional project team within the Park City facility. The role focuses on managing research programs, coordinating resources, and ensuring deliverables meet specifications.

You will oversee program requirements, scope, and budget, work with engineering, contracts, and finance, and provide reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory program management to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.
• Provide oversight of program work to meet established standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources and stakeholders; report progress and issues regularly.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual terms.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department:

NIAR Sustainment

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Pay:

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

Typically Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.Additional hours may be required and may vary based on businessneed. Work is performed onsite and in-person.;work is performedon-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen".

Job Story

NIAR Sustainment is looking for a Program Manager who can supportand lead a cross-functional project team. This position works inthe Park City facility.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Manages laboratory activities related to the program, includingresearch, testing; manages program requirements includingproduction, scope, and budget
• Provides oversight of the work of theprogram to ensure that the work is completed on time and inaccordance with established standards or specifications
• Evaluatesprogram effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in supportof key performance metrics
• Ensures that activities are incompliance with policies and regulations
• Coordinates with andprovides reports and updates to internal and external resources andstakeholders

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of related program management experience; Every30 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 assistanceand support to customers
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret programrequirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with diverseteam members and internal and external partners conducting researchactivities
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customersatisfaction
• Demonstrated ability providing support in defining current andfuture technology advances that enhance and ensure laboratoryprominence
• Demonstrated ability in assisting with the preparation of long andshort term business plans for a program
• Experience leading, managing, and working with cross-functionalteams to ensure successful completion of program activities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communicationskills
• Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage program requirements, scope andbudget
• Demonstrated ability understanding and interpreting contractualterms and conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports,and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determiningfactors.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, bothreceptively and expressively.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do thejob. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings andoffices, and/or across external environments.