NIAR Engineering Program Manager

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**Job Details**

Wichita State University is looking for an experienced Program Manager

to join our NIAR Engineering Design Modification (EDM) Team. The ideal

candidate will have a good understanding of engineering design,

analysis, and aircraft certification. This role will support both

commercial and military programs.

**Job Summary**

Performs program management in the laboratory to ensure satisfactory

completion of programs deliverables. Manages end-to-end program

requirements, production, scope, and budget and execution in

coordination with internal and external resources and/or stakeholders.

**Essential Functions**

Utilizes industry standard project management tools and techniques to

effectively manage the schedule, budget, risk issues & opportunities

(RIO), contractual, and technical requirements.\

Serves as primary point of contact for statement of work and responsible

for on-time delivery, costs, and overall performance.\

Provides risk management and mitigation strategies for on-time

deliveries.\

Provides oversight of the work of the program to ensure that it 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 compliance with policies and regulations.\

Coordinates with and provides reports and updates to internal and

external resources and stakeholders.

**Required Education and Experience**

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.\

Proficient in MS Office, including 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 technical aptitude.\

High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customer

satisfaction.\

Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful

completion of program activities.\

Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills.

**Physical Requirements**

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but

not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.\

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both

receptively and expressively.\

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.\

Ability to remain in a stationary position.\

Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices,

and/or across external environments.