Program Manager

Job Title:

Program Manager

Knoxville, TN (Preferred). Candidates local to the Knoxville, TN area are preferred to support onsite collaboration; qualified candidates located in the Washington, DC area will also be considered for remote work arrangements.

Full‑Time

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.

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 high‑performing, client‑focused solutions.

The Program Manager is responsible for providing program and project management oversight across complex client initiatives across multiple large federal defense programs while supporting requirements analysis, operational planning, pricing activities, and financial performance. This client‑facing role serves as a key partner to leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of program objectives, alignment of resources, and delivery of high‑quality solutions.

The Program Manager will oversee program performance by monitoring schedules, risks, deliverables, project financials, and resource utilization across multiple initiatives. This role requires the ability to analyze technical direction, client requirements, and project objectives to develop actionable plans, support pricing and cost estimating efforts, and maintain visibility into program performance through forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of program management, business analysis, project financial management, and stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive projects from planning through execution in a fast‑paced environment.

• Lead and oversee program execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary client‑facing point of contact, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and facilitating clear communication across teams.
• Build trust with the client and cultivate a strong relationship to drive the relationship from MSLLC being a “safe pair of hands” to a “trusted advisor.”
• Work closely with MSLLC’s Account and Relationship Leads to ensure program performance is on budget and meeting revenue and profitability targets, as well as identifying potential opportunities for account growth.
• Develop a growth plan/strategy for the program in connection with the MSLLC Account and Relationship Leads, pressure test key assumptions to ensure realistic achievement and coordinate across the team to determine the most viable pathways for growth.
• Liaise with MSLLC Functional Managers as needed to ensure the appropriate personnel are delivered across projects.

• Analyze project requirements, technical direction, and client needs to develop actionable plans and support successful project execution.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to support program priorities, resource alignment, and operational execution.
• Monitor and analyze project performance, schedules, risks, resource utilization, and financial metrics,…