Program Manager II - CAD/CAM & Digital Twin Programs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a seasoned Program Manager for the NIAR CAD/CAM team. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, and scheduling across a portfolio of research programs, using earned value management and industry-standard tools.

Strong communication with PI teams and senior management is essential for successful delivery. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and DoD programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to large research programs from proposal pursuit to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage schedules and budgets; monitor milestones.
• Lead meetings, document action items, and report status to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and internal controls.
• Improve project management processes and templates for enterprise use.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Wichita State University is seeking a seasoned Program Manager for the NIAR CAD/CAM team. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, and scheduling across a portfolio of research programs, using earned value management and industry-standard tools.

Strong communication with PI teams and senior management is essential for successful delivery. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of project management experience.