at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job 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.