UM System - Research Funding

The University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a Principal Program Manager to support the Midwest Microelectronics Collective (MMC) . UMKC is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area and the only public research university in our community. As part of the Kansas-Missouri initiative, the MMC’s aim is to improve quality of life by bridging academia with industry to address complex problems along with the Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy (MIDE). The Principal Program Manager is an intricate part of successfully meeting the MMC’s agenda. As a talented collaborator, you will ensure that the MMC’s mission to develop technologies that impact society is met. If you are committed to building and establishing working relationships, meeting both short- and long-term goals, have an innovative and experimental approach to solving complex issues, as well as advocate for the welfare of not only the Kansas City community, but also the state of Missouri, then our MMC team would like to meet with you!

The Principal Program Manager will identify as a growth-oriented and independent professional who is comfortable working with various leaders in an ambiguous space. The responsibilities of the role are included below:

• Collect, curate and identify gaps in the supply chain and technical/logistical requirements
• Keep MMC (existing, new and potential members) informed on:
• proposal opportunities
• process instructions of MMC functions
• teaming opportunities
• pool of small businesses that could contribute to or startup within the MMC
• Coordinate between MMC fiscal and investigators to keep MMC projects on time and on budget
• Examine and be vocal about inefficiencies in the execution of the MMC
• Attend meetings and represent the MMC when requested
• Create visualizations, draft reports, briefing slides, quad charts and other matter requested by sponsors or as otherwise needed to inform the MMC at each level
• Manage grant-related correspondence with federal and non-profit granting institutions
• Travel as required to maintain communication/relationships with MMC constituency plan and manage meetings or events in support of internal MMC operations and external-audience engagement.

The ideal candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment both internal and external to the UMKC. You will be a task coordinator with the flexibility to prioritize projects when the need arises. The ideal candidate will maintain professional integrity in a fast-paced environment with frequent demands and changes. You will show initiative by locating new opportunities as well as foster self-management tools to continuously keep track of tasks and goals for each project. Additional traits for the ideal candidate are included below:

• Ability to network and advocate for the MMC’s initiative to build a community of partnerships with various constituency groups
• Ensure that team projects and/or tasks are completed thoroughly and on time.
• Respond to client requests for services and assign related tasks to the rest of the team
• Monitor tasks and check in with staff daily to make sure projects are on track for timely completion to move workgroups forward
• Build reports that improve the team’s production outcomes.
• Must be comfortable fielding questions from all sides and finding answers to resolve complex problems
• Ability to ensure the accuracy of data obtained and communicate information to a variety of groups on and off campus

In addition to the university benefits, this position will allow you to adapt your work style if goals are met. In this role, you will enhance the lives of Missourians by developing innovative programs, jobs, networks, educational opportunities, and partnerships.

$63,860 - $94,275/ year

Grade: 12

University Title: SR DIRECTOR PROGRAM/PROJECT OPERATIONS

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8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, additional hours as needed

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Government relations experience at the Federal Level
• Masters in a STEM related field or equivalent
• Business development experience in defense, energy or similar programs
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility of a project or program exceeding $1M
• Project management experience of 5 years or greater
• Experience writing and winning federal proposal opportunities from multiple agencies
• Experience managing federal grants
• Demonstrated ability to manage the coordination of teams containing more than ten entities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage complex agreements with more than five subcontractors
• Demonstrated understanding of basic US government procurement processes
• An understanding of higher education vs. small business vs. government operating principles
• Eligible for a US National Security Clearance

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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