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Position Title
Project Manager III - Huntsville, AL
Position Number
NEW
Position Status
Full-Time
Regular Work Hours
Location
Huntsville, AL
Description
University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be located in Huntsville, Alabama and support the FirePoint PIA (Partnership Intermediary Agreement). The position will work across the US Army customers to research and develop new technologies for the warfighter. The position will include leading SORE (Statement of Research Efforts) projects from a technical and programmatic view, interfacing with Army and Industry representatives, and developing new project opportunities with our Army customers. The selected candidate must have a self-starter attitude, be a problem solver, and be comfortable working with little supervision. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Summary of Responsibilities
Manages assigned project(s) to meet department objectives. Serves as point of contact in communications, coordinating and follow-up on schedules, deliverables, customer concerns, and change orders. Applies technical knowledge and/or expertise where applicable to ensure project success.
Essential Functions
- Develops, reviews, and manages project plans, proposals, and objectives; creates schedules and ensures task deliverables meet customer expectations.
- Applies technical knowledge and/or expertise where applicable to ensure project success.
- Collaborates and manages relationships with internal and external partners and customers, both traditional and non-traditional.
- Recommends project budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change.
- Addresses and resolves project issues to ensure goals remain on track.
- Provides mentorship to student and graduate employees as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Commitment
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.
Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering; or Computer Science
Minimum Experience
Six (6) years of related experience
Preferred Experience
Six (6) years of experience in Project Management and the fields of Advanced Avionics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), Hybrid Electric Systems, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC)
DOD Secret Clearance preferred
DOD Secret Clearance preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written format to internal and external customers
- Ability to take initiative to learn and solve problems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment and be dependable to the team
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
None
Sponsorship
No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.
User Export Compliance
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”.
Additional Information
Special Instructions
Department Information
Department
102403-Firepoint Innovations
Salary Information
Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Overtime Eligibility
No
Eligible for Shift Differential?
No
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Benefit Information
Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.
You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
- Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
- Generous time off accruals
- Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
- Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
- Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Shared Leave Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart
You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.
Requisition Details
Requisition Details
Posting Date
01/04/2024
Closing Date
Proposed Start Date
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
- Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
- Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
Physical Weight Category
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Additional Physical Demands
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