IDP Program Manager II - Digital Twin & Digital Manufacturing

Department: NIAR - CAD/CAM

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU McConnell - 4174 S Oliver

Hire Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm or 2:30pm - 11pm

Pay: Pay starting at $105,000 annually

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”.

Wichita State University Industry and Defense Programs is looking for a Program Manager to join our NIAR CAD/CAM (Digital Twin & Digital Manufacturing) Team! The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable in communicating, outlining and planning all aspects of work related to a given program such as budget, timelines and teams. They will have strong communication skills that enable them to effectively communicate with all relevant teams.

This individual should be able to utilize metrics to foresee any problems related to the completion of a program and act in a timely manner to mitigate any issues, and report it in daily or weekly manner to the Principal Investigator(s) and Senior Management. Research programs will range from moderately complex projects to large highly complex programs with high programmatic risk.

Utilizes industry standard project management tools and techniques, and earned value management, to effectively manage the Integrated Management System (IMS), risk issues & opportunities (RIO), project budget performance, and earned value performance to ensure scope, schedule, budget, contractual, and technical requirements are achieved. Works independently and in conjunction with the project team for multiple medium to large highly complex research programs from proposal pursuit through project completion, ensuring compliance with all program requirements.

Partners with the Principal Investigator (PI) and project team to develop, maintain, and manage project schedules and budgets for multiple medium to large highly complex research programs, from proposal pursuit through project completion, and ensures compliance with all program requirements. Coordinates and leads project team meetings and maintains detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans.

Provides timely and effective project status reporting regarding milestones, cost, schedule, deliverable, dependencies, and risks, opportunities and issues. Assists in development and submission of required technical and financial progress reports. Analyzes financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation. Assists with establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving standard project management best practices, templates, procedures, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for enterprise-wide application.

Acts as an internal quality and compliance control check for assigned projects; performs audit checks as required and assists with training. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans. Completes, participates, and leads special projects as assigned.

Experience managing Earned Value Management (EVM) driven programs.

• Bachelor's degree Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or related field
• Five (5) years of project management, and/or relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Ability to utilize power BI, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to manage Earned Value Management (EVM) driven programs.
• Ability to support programs across the entire lifecycle in the defense industry (DoD).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent Communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, with the ability to execute, apply, and communicate these in a manner appropriate for the audience.
• Holds self and others accountable…