Wichita State University Wichita , KS 67251
Posted 7 days ago
Position Title NIAR Master Scheduler I (PMO) Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours
Typically Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, additional nights and weekends may be required; work is completed onsite and in-person
Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
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
Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research is seeking a Master Scheduler to join our team! This position will collaborate with lab directors and outline the life cycle of the program. Individuals be able to perform schedule analysis, produce status reports, and identify schedule impacts for management.
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists in the planning and scheduling of projects, to maximize efficiency and mitigate issues. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a work breakdown structure (WBS)and develops, maintains and updates existing program schedules throughout the program life cycle in collaboration with the control account manager and integrated program team (IPT) . Performs schedule maintenance, provides periodic updates, and develops and delivers status reports. Coordinates and facilitates stakeholder reviews, and summarizes and submits meeting notes.
Essential Functions
Assists with development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS Dictionary.
Gathers and compiles information needed to build and maintain program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including major milestones and deliverables.
Performs schedule analysis.
Assists in the development and review of schedule variance analyses, and recovery or corrective action plans to identify schedule impacts for management attention.
Works cross-functionally with IPT.
Produces status reports and metrics for schedule performance. Assists in management and program reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Commitment
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State 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 a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. 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 inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.
Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, Business, Management, or related field
Preferred Education Minimum Experience
One (1) year of project management or related experience; or equivalent combination of related education and experience
Preferred Experience
Three (3) years' of project management or related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong business acumen with general understanding of standard project management processes
Strong team player
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn MS Project; proficient with MS Project, preferred
Proficient with MS Office suite
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations 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 102834 - Industry & Defense Administration
Salary Information
Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes 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.
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 06/28/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
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.
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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