Program Manager

Hiring Department:    Northern Plains UAS Test Site

Minimum Salary/Position Classification: Commensurate with experience, 12-Month, Full-time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Include single or family health care coverage (premiums paid by the University), basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision,  flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; may include occasional evening and weekend hours

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5 PM on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.
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Position Details:     Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The Program Manager position for the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NP UAS TS) will be responsible for establishing and successfully deploying a statewide UAS network. This individual will act as the primary point of contact and manage projects/initiatives as part of the deployment of a statewide UAS network. The Program Manager will lead initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, and controlling of this effort. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning and defining project scope, project budget creation and evaluation, participating in field project activities, overseeing/participating in data collection efforts, creating charts, schedules, documents, and reports, and insuring deliverables are met by project deadlines. This position is key to presenting the image of the NP UAS TS.  Public relation skills are necessary and the ability to interact with people at all levels is required. Travel may be required. In addition, motivation, confidence, high attention to detail, and ability to be a self-starter are critical components to meet demands of this position.

This job has specifically been created to manage the development and deployment of a statewide network infrastructure to support UAS operations. The State of North Dakota has allocated state funds to support this infrastructure development. Other projects may be assigned as determined by workload and relationship to the statewide infrastructure project.


Perform as a NP UAS TS Program Manager for the Statewide UAS Network:

• Manage statewide UAS network efforts, including by not limited to:
  • Prepare and manage program budget.
  • Manage risks and issues and track corrective measures.
  • Coordinate program projects and their interdependencies.
  • Manage utilizing resources across projects within the program.
  • Managing stakeholder communications.
  • Maintain accurate tracking of program, goals, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Prepare materials for submission to funding agencies, including any reporting requirements.
  • Create charts, graphs, and schedules as needed to support successful execution of the program.
  • Facilitate and manage program meetings and appropriate support documentation for participants.
  • Manage team of personnel supporting activities of the statewide UAS network deployment.
• Manage team of personnel supporting activities of the statewide UAS network deployment.
• Perform various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, and completing applications and forms.
• Performs various editorial duties including writing, reviewing, and editing various materials for publication and use within the NP UAS TS.
• Prepare program specific presentation materials for external conferences and meetings.

Establish and administer the statewide UAS network:

• Perform daily program management efforts throughout lifecycle of the program.
• Define program controls.
• Plan, design/shape, and implement the program.
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences.
• Support developing relationships with potential partners of the statewide network solution.
• Support creation of new marketing materials.
• Work with clients and vendors through the contracting process.
• Develop business partnerships as needed.

Competencies Required:

• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management. 
• Strong leadership and management skills. Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures. The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems. 
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in busy office setting. 
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients.
• As a UND employee, it is expected to treat one another and the public in a cordial, civil and respectful manner and at all times, practice the principles of honesty, respect, integrity and trust in order to respect the diversity of all peoples; communicate in a professional, positive and respectful manner; and exhibit ethical behavior.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree.
• 4 or more years of program management experience.
• Experience working on key UAS related topics.
• Understanding networked infrastructure supporting aviation.
• Experience with interagency collaboration at the state and federal levels.
• Participation/Experience on related industry committee activities (e.g. ASTM, RTCA, etc.)
• Experience managing multi-million dollar programs.
• Experience developing program timelines.
• Experience working with exterior vendors to meet program deadlines. 
• Experience working with remote vendors and internal teams.
• Experience in requirements development and documentation.
• Supervisory experience.
• Technical document writing and proofing experience.
• Experience with budget development and management.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires compliance with U.S. government export control laws and regulations. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b (a)(3)).  UND will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.  Information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and will be used in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree.
• Experience with performing research.
• Experience in business development activities.
• Experience with marketing activities.

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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status on the form found at http:und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

ND Veteran's Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.  Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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