Consulting Project Manager – IT & Technical Projects

Job Title: Consulting Project Manager – IT & Technical Projects

Location: Oak Ridge, TN (on site)
Employment Type: Full-time

Who We Are

Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Management Solutions is seeking a Consulting Project Manager to deliver billable project management services supporting government IT and technical initiatives. This role is client-facing and delivery-focused, requiring the ability to independently manage projects, lead small technical teams, and maintain strong relationships with federal stakeholders while meeting utilization and contract performance expectations.

The Consulting Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing IT and technical projects in client environments, applying Project Management Institute-aligned project management practices to ensure predictable delivery, high-quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction. This position is well-suited for a disciplined project manager who thrives in a consulting model where accountability, responsiveness, and results are paramount.

• Serve as a billable project manager delivering consulting services directly to clients.
• Manage assigned projects to meet contractual scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Maintain consistent billable utilization in alignment with firm and contract goals.
• Balance delivery excellence with time management, reporting accuracy, and client responsiveness.
• Represent Management Solutions professionally in all client interactions.

• Lead end-to-end project management activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including:
  • Project charters and management plans
  • Integrated schedules and task plans
  • Risk, issue, and dependency logs
  • Stakeholder and communication plans
  • Status reports and executive briefings
• Lead small, cross-functional teams consisting of technical staff, client personnel, and subcontractors.
• Facilitate working sessions, status meetings, and decision briefings with client stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks and execute mitigation strategies.

• Manage projects involving IT infrastructure, applications, systems modernization, or technical operations.
• Coordinate closely with client IT organizations, vendors, and federal oversight entities.
• Support projects operating within federal governance, security, and compliance constraints.
• Translate technical information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing structured recommendations and problem-solving support.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client leadership and project sponsors.
• Demonstrate professional judgment, discretion, and maturity when supporting senior stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong customer-service mindset while enforcing project discipline and boundaries.

• Support continuous improvement of project management tools,…