{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"63bdd56df3a29acb097f4e72","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63bdd56df3a29acb097f4e72","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63bdd56df3a29acb097f4e72","title":"Program Manager","description":"Application Instructions:\nExternal 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.\n\nIMPORTANT: 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.\n\nCurrent 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.\nJob Title:\nProgram Manager\n\nDepartment:\nMERC\n\nCollege/Division:\nMercer Engineering Research Center\n\nPrimary Job Posting Location:\nWarner Robins, GA 31088-7810\nJob Details:\nMercer 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 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.\n\nWorks 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.\nWorks 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.\nIn concert with the Chief Engineer and Technical Lead provides programmatic and technical reviews of assigned contracts to all management stakeholders.\nAssists responsible capture manager with development of new business proposal response, as needed.\nEncourages 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.\nProtects MERC competition-sensitive, proprietary information and intellectual property from those without a need-to-know.\nResponsible for support and execution of other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nUS Citizenship is required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.\nAn 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.\nA Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThis 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.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nRequires physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods.\nRepetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing.\nVisually or otherwise, able to identify, observe, and assess documents, drawings, and models.\nAble to see and read PC screens, detect color-coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print.\nHearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations.\nSpeaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and addressing groups.\nMental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.\n\nWhy Work at Mercer University\nMercer 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!\nAt 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.\nFor more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/\nScheduled Weekly Hours:\n40\n\nJob Family:\nStaff MERC Exempt\n\nEEO Statement:\nEEO/Veteran/Disability","company":"Mercer University","rawCompany":"mercer university","city":"Warner Robins","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:12:36.240Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9199.00","title":"Managers, All Other","slug":"managers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"611210","title":"Junior Colleges","slug":"junior-colleges"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Application Instructions:\nExternal 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.\n\nIMPORTANT: 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.\n\nCurrent 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. 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