Program Manager

Job Title:Program Manager
Location:Knoxville TN (Preferred). Candidates local to theKnoxville TN area are preferred to support onsite collaboration; however qualified candidates located in the Washington DC area will also be considered for remote work arrangements.
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 throughexpertisein 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 high-performing client-focused solutions.

Position Overview

The Program Manageris responsible forproviding program and project management oversight across complex client initiativesacross multiple large federal defense programswhile 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 programobjectives alignment of resources and delivery of high-quality solutions.

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

The ideal candidate brings a blend of program management business analysis projectfinancial 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.

Key Responsibilities:

This role involves executing both program-level management and oversight as well as project-level execution support.

Program Management:

• Lead and oversee program execution across multiple projects ensuring alignment with clientobjectives timelines budgets and deliverables.

• Serve as a primary client-facing point of contactmaintainingstrong stakeholder relationships andfacilitatingclear communication across teams.

• Build trust with the clientand cultivate a strong relationship to drive the relationship from MSLLC being a safe pair of hands to a trusted advisor.

• Work closely with MSLLCs Accountand Relationship Leads to ensure program performance ison budget and meeting revenue and profitability targets as well asidentifyingpotential opportunities for account growth.

• Develop a growth planstrategyfor the program in connection with the MSLLC Account and Relationship Leads. Pressure test key assumptions to ensure realistic achievement and coordinate across the team todeterminethe mostviablepathways for growth.

• Liaise with MSLLC Functional Managers (as needed) to ensure theappropriate personnelare delivered across projects.

Project Execution:

• 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 resourceutilization and financial metrics providing recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support pricing and cost estimation activities ensuringaccurateforecasting financial visibility and alignment with project requirements.

• Track project expenditures burn rates and forecasts across multiple projects to support financial stability and informed decision-making.

• Generatetimelyandaccurateprogram and financial reports including weekly and monthly status updates tomaintainvisibilityintoperformance risks and milestones.

• Support development and review of project execution plans (PEPs) project documentation and proposal-related materials to ensure alignment with client requirements and contractual expectations.

• Collaborate closely with project managers leadership and contract teams to assess funding needs resource allocation and project execution strategies.

• Identifyprogram risks financial impacts dependencies and operational challenges proactively developing mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements internal processes and applicable regulations whilemaintainingaccurateproject documentation and reporting.

• Facilitate meetings briefings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders to communicate priorities recommendations and program status.

• Manage multiple priorities and support geographically dispersed teams in fast-paced evolving environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance AccountingEconomicsProject Management Information Systems Engineering ora relatedfield.

• Minimum5 years of experience in program management project management business analysis financial analysis project controlsmanagement consultingorotherrelated consulting/program delivery environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders competing priorities and cross-functional coordination with experience managing federal defense programs preferred.

• Experience analyzing project requirements technical direction scope or client needs and translating them into actionable plans and deliverables.

• Experience supporting pricing cost estimating budgeting forecasting burn rate management or financial reporting for projects or programs.

• Experience monitoring program performance schedules risks deliverables and financial metrics to support successful project execution.

• Ability to interpret and support proposal documentation project execution plans (PEPs) statements of work (SOWs) technical direction or similar project documentation.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills witha highattention to detail.

• Strong written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients leadership and technical teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing business needs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across project teams leadership contracts and operational stakeholders.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills for tracking reporting and financial analysis.

• Ability to obtaina federalgovernment security clearance.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management certification.

• Experience supporting federal government contracts including familiarity with government project environments reporting requirements or compliance expectations ideally within defense or intelligence agencies.

• Experience with Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) project execution plans (PEPs) pricing proposals cost estimating or projectfinancial management.

• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations including experience supporting compliance requirements in government contracting environments.

• Experience supportingfederalprogram financial oversight including forecasting variance analysis subcontractor tracking labor planning or resource allocation.

• Experience working within a management consulting or professional services environment.

• Experience leading or supporting geographically dispersed teams and client-facing programs.

• Graduate degree preferred.

Work Authorization:U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements.

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environmentora home office setting. Employees willbe requiredto use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods andoperatea computer and standard office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Management Solutions is an equalopportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin disability or protected veteran status. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law.

Management Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance oran accommodationdue to a disability please contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills efforts dutiesresponsibilitiesor working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.