Senior Program Manager, Multi-Year Research Programs

merc-mercer; Warner Robins (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/sick leave accrual

Holiday pay

Job summary

MERCER Engineering Research Center (MERC) is hiring a Senior Program Manager to oversee externally funded multi-year programs. You will plan, staff, and manage programs, maintain schedules, and ensure execution within budget and scope. This role requires DoD clearance eligibility and PMP certification.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will interact with senior engineers and manage complex contracts, while identifying future opportunities and protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, and manage MERC programs per MERC Standard Processes.
• Maintain up-to-date programmatic/technical schedule for contracts.
• Ensure contracts are executed within budget and scope.
• Provide reviews to management stakeholders.
• Support development of new proposals as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MERCER Engineering Research Center (MERC) is hiring a Senior Program Manager to oversee externally funded multi-year programs. You will plan, staff, and manage programs, maintain schedules, and ensure execution within budget and scope. This role requires DoD clearance eligibility and PMP certification.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will interact with senior engineers and manage complex contracts, while identifying future opportunities and protecting sensitive information.