Project Manager - IT & Technical Projects

Management Solutions is seeking a 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 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., Client Delivery & Billable Performance

• 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.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership and project sponsors, providing structured recommendations and problem-solving support.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when supporting senior stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong customer service mindset while enforcing project discipline and boundaries.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage projects involving IT infrastructure, applications, systems modernization, or technical operations.
• Lead end-to-end project management activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate closely with client IT organizations, vendors, and federal oversight entities.
• 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.

Firm Contribution

• Support continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, and delivery standards.
• Contribute to proposal development, staffing discussions, and work planning as needed.
• Mentor junior staff or project coordinators when assigned.
• Operate effectively as both an individual contributor and team lead in a consulting business environment.

love to solve problems,and are passionate about pursuing comprehensive excellence in their lives.

We hire intelligent, forward-thinking leaders who like to learn, grow and be one step ahead in everything they do., Citizenship & Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship., * 5+ years of professional project management experience, with a strong emphasis on IT or technical projects.

• Prior experience working in a consulting or professional services environment with billable expectations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DOE or similar federal agencies.
• Solid foundation in PMI-based project management practices and terminology.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience leading small teams and coordinating across multiple organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal client deliverables and briefings.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Kanban boards).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in client environments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred.
• PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum or other relevant certifications considered a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with federal IT governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience managing projects in secure or regulated environments.
• Active federal security clearance (e.g., DOE L or Q).

Work Environment This on-site role is performed in client and office settings in Oak Ridge, TN, and involves extended use of a computer and standard office equipment., Do you have 5+ years of professional project management experience, with a strong emphasis on IT or technical projects?* Do you have proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Kanban boards)?* The following questions are entirely optional.

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% match and immediate vesting; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; and paid holidays., Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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.