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Senior Program Manager

Mercer University
dental insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Georgia, Warner Robins
Dec 24, 2025
Senior Program Manager Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and load ALL documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your Resume/CV, references, cover letter, and any other supporting documents required in the job posting. The " My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Current Mercer University Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Jobs Hub in the search bar. Locate the position and click Apply. Job Title: Senior 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 for the Electronic Warfare and Avionics Directorate. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Communicates clearly horizontally and vertically across an organization. These communications span the gap between engineering interns to the Sr. Director of Engineer and across to other Engineering Directors, business development staff, operations staff, and clients. Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an obsessive attention to detail. Superior budgeting and cost management abilities, assessing estimated costs early in the program and bringing the actual costs within budget. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS US Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. An undergraduate degree in a business-related field or 10 years of directly related experience or an engineering or applied science degree from an ABET accredited college or university and 7 years experience. A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A proven record of success in the area(s) of engineering, applied science, or business aspects. 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/ Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Family: Staff MERC Exempt EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability To apply, visit https://merceruniversity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/job/Warner-Robins-GA--31088-7810/Senior-Program-Manager_26-EWA-08 jeid-e9251fa313bcd0418131a329446de96a