IDP Program Manager II - Digital Twin and Digital Manufacturing

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**Job Details**

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.

**Job Summary**

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.

**Essential Functions**

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

**Job Duties**

Experience managing Earned Value Management (EVM) driven programs.

**Required Education and Experience**

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

**Preferred License/Certifications/Training**

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

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, includi g 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 for measurable high-quality, timely,

and cost-effective results.\

Ability to determine objectives, set priorities, and delegate work.\

Complies with established control systems and rules.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Experience performing CSDR activities, including utilizing the Office of

Secretary of Defenses CADE system.\

Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.\

Five (5) years of experience in program management.

**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.