Sr. Program Manager

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

Job Title: Sr. Program Manager

Department: MERC College/Division: Mercer Engineering Research Center

Primary Job Posting Location: Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810

Job Details:

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC is currently recruiting for a Senior Program Manager. Senior Program Managers are responsible for the management of MERC’s externally funded multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs. This position reports to the assigned Technical Director.

• Works with the Sr. Director of Engineering and Programs, Technical Directors, Chief Engineers, and Technical Leads to plan, staff, and manage assigned programs 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 contract schedule.
• 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 program 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 10 years of directly related experience or an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college or university and 7 years 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.

Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Application must include a cover letter and resume.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERC

MERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy driving distance of both the beach and mountains. The area is known for its Southern-style music, food, and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence, along with excellent health care and schools. MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.

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. For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Job Family: Staff MERC Exempt EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability

Why Work at Mercer

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid time off, technology discounts 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…

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