Program Manager

Mercer Medicine; Warner Robins (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Mercer University, through the Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) in Warner Robins, GA, seeks a Program Manager to lead the execution of externally funded programs typically under five million dollars. The role reports to the Technical Director and collaborates with senior engineering leadership to plan, staff, and manage contracts.

The position requires a PMP, US citizenship, and an ABET-engineering or business degree with several years of related experience.

Formación

• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD Security Clearance is required.
• PMP certification is required.
• Undergraduate degree in business-related field or ABET-accredited engineering degree is required.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, staff, and manage assigned contracts according to MERC Standard Processes and maintain an up-to-date programmatic/technical schedule throughout the life of the contract.
• Ensure the successful execution of assigned contracts within budget and scope and aligned to program schedule.
• Provide programmatic and technical reviews of contracts to management stakeholders.
• Assist the responsible capture manager with development of new business proposals as needed.
• Encourage contract personnel to identify follow-on and tangential opportunities and relay to leadership.
• Protect MERC intellectual property and sensitive information.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

PMP certification

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Educación

Undergraduate degree in business-related field or ABET-accredited engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Program Manager

Location: Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810. Time type: Full time.

Job Title

Program Manager

Department

MERC

College/Division

Mercer Engineering Research Center

Primary Job Posting Location

Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810

MERC provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC is currently recruiting for a Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall execution of assigned externally funded programs as assigned. Assigned programs are typically funded at a level less than five million dollars. This position reports to the assigned Technical Director.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Sr. Director of Engineering and Programs, Technical Directors, Chief Engineers, and Technical Leads to plan, staff, and manage assigned contracts according to and in compliance with MERC Standard Processes, to include maintaining an up-to-date detailed programmatic/technical schedule for an assigned program throughout the life of the contract.
• Works with the Chief Engineer and Technical Lead to ensure the successful execution of assigned contracts within budget and scope, and in accordance with program schedule and budget.
• In concert with the Chief Engineer and Technical Lead provides programmatic and technical reviews of assigned contracts to all management stakeholders.
• Assists responsible capture manager with development of new business proposal response, as needed.
• Encourages assigned contract personnel to recommend potential follow-on and/or tangential future business opportunities and provides those recommendations to the Technical Director and the Director of Acquisition Strategy.
• Protects MERC competition-sensitive, proprietary information and intellectual property from those without a need-to-know.
• Responsible for support and execution of other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in a business-related field and 6 years of directly related experience or an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college or university and 4 years of directly related experience.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This job operates indoors in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Requires physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing. Visually or otherwise, able to identify, observe, and assess documents, drawings, and models. Able to see and read PC screens, detect color-coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print. Hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations. Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and addressing groups. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Family

Staff MERC Exempt