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How much do program implementation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for program implementation manager in Chattanooga, TN is $94,256.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,700.00 and $110,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a program implementation manager do?

A Program Implementation Manager oversees the rollout and execution of programs within an organization, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. They coordinate between different teams, manage resources, monitor progress, and resolve any issues that arise during implementation. Their role often involves creating detailed plans, communicating with stakeholders, and measuring outcomes to ensure the program meets its intended goals. This position requires strong project management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program implementation manager?

To thrive as a Program Implementation Manager, you need strong project management skills, strategic planning abilities, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in business or a related field. Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or Asana and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are highly valuable. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you navigate stakeholder expectations and drive successful program outcomes. These competencies are crucial for ensuring programs are executed efficiently, on time, and aligned with organizational objectives.

What are some typical challenges faced by program implementation managers when coordinating cross-functional teams?

Program Implementation Managers often navigate challenges such as aligning different departments toward shared goals, managing competing priorities, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders. Because cross-functional teams can have varying objectives and workflows, it's essential to foster collaboration, clarify roles, and regularly update everyone on project progress. Proactive stakeholder engagement and strong organizational skills can help overcome these challenges and ensure successful program delivery.

What is the difference between Program Implementation Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProgram Implementation ManagerProject Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree; certifications like PMP or PgMPBachelor's degree often preferred; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects within programs, strategic focusSupports individual projects, operational focus
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like IT, healthcare, governmentCommon across various industries, including construction and tech
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in program managementDetails about project support roles

The Program Implementation Manager focuses on overseeing multiple projects within a program, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution. In contrast, a Project Coordinator supports individual projects by handling day-to-day tasks. While both roles require organizational skills, the Program Implementation Manager typically has more strategic responsibilities and relevant certifications like PMP. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers identify the right role based on experience and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Program Implementation Manager job openings in Chattanooga, TN as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,256 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Manager, Program Implementation - East Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Blue Engine
Education Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Blue Engineexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Title: Manager, Program Implementation - East Tennessee
Location:
  • Location: East Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Chattanooga, Knoxville, or any community within East Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.
  • Location: Middle Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, or any community within Middle Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.
  • Location: West Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Memphis, Jackson, or any community within West Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.

Job Band: Level 2
Reports to: Vice President, Program - Tennessee
Start Date: Rolling, with a target start by December 2026
Who We Are:
Blue Engine is an education non-profit focused on ending the long-standing pattern of disproportionate student outcomes by shifting the paradigm of "typical teaching." Blue Engine partners with schools and systems to elevate educators' mindsets and skills, ensuring all students can access and engage in grade-level learning in every lesson. We support educators in effectively teaching to learner variability by supporting the development of 1) inclusive mindsets & practices, 2) effective co-teaching and educator collaboration, and 3) data-driven teacher development systems. Our product offerings support school and systems leaders in system and school-level planning and design, instructional leader development, and content-driven teacher development.
The Role:
The Manager of Program Implementation - Tennessee is an expert technical assistance provider who delivers high-quality implementation across a portfolio of Tennessee local education agencies (LEAs). As Blue Engine launches its statewide technical assistance partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, the Manager helps deliver and strengthen high-quality RTI²-A+B support across Tennessee. The Manager spends most weeks working directly with district and school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators. They diagnose implementation needs, develop support plans, facilitate professional learning and collaborative professional communities, and conduct coaching cycles that strengthen RTI²-A+B systems and inclusive instruction. The Manager owns the quality, progress, data, communication, and logistics associated with their LEA portfolio and collaborates closely with the Director responsible for their Grand Division.
Primary Responsibilities & Outcomes
I. Technical Assistance and Impact | 75%
  1. Provide direct technical assistance and drive LEA impact
    1. Develop a strong understanding of each LEA's context, priorities, existing systems, strengths, and implementation challenges.
    2. Conduct enabling-conditions diagnostics and use multiple forms of evidence to identify root causes, barriers, and priorities at the district, school, team, and classroom levels.
    3. Co-develop clear support plans with LEA and school leaders, including intended outcomes, roles, milestones, evidence of progress, and sustainability strategies.
    4. Design and facilitate professional learning, collaborative professional communities, consultation sessions, strategic-planning experiences, and other technical assistance responsive to local context.
    5. Design and adapt practical tools, resources, and professional learning materials that translate RTI²-A+B guidance and evidence-based practices into supports responsive to LEA and school needs.
    6. Conduct coaching cycles with district leaders, school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators that produce observable changes in systems and practice.
    7. Help partners strengthen the relationship among Tier I core instruction, Tier II and Tier III supports, academic and behavioral intervention, and access to rigorous grade-level learning.
    8. Coach educators and leaders on the technical practices, adaptive mindsets, and team dynamics required for effective and inclusive RTI²-A+B implementation.
    9. Build partner capacity to sustain effective RTI²-A+B implementation with decreasing dependence on Blue Engine over time.
  2. Manage LEA implementation, progress, and follow-through
    1. Coordinate scheduling, communication, materials, data collection, documentation, and follow-up for assigned LEAs.
    2. Maintain timely and accurate records of technical assistance activities, partner engagement, implementation progress, and emerging risks.
    3. Monitor each LEA's progress and adjust technical assistance in response to implementation, perception, practice, and student data.
    4. Manage competing priorities and a dynamic travel and delivery schedule while consistently meeting deadlines and partner commitments.
II. Product and Organizational Contribution | 25%
  1. Strengthen Blue Engine's products and implementation model
    1. Pilot product updates in authentic partner contexts.
    2. Provide specific, evidence-based feedback on product usability, feasibility, contextual relevance, and impact.
    3. Identify patterns across partnerships that may warrant product improvement or additional implementation guidance.
  2. Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and shared learning
    1. Participate in statewide calibration, planning, and learning structures that strengthen the Tennessee technical assistance model.
    2. Collaborate with Program, Product, and Partnership Development colleagues to solve implementation challenges and improve partner outcomes.
    3. Share lessons, effective practices, and implementation risks across partnerships.
    4. Participate actively in required team and organization-wide collaboration structures.
    5. Support the development of shared tools, routines, and standards that improve implementation quality.
  3. Contribute to Blue Engine's culture
    1. Give and receive candid, constructive feedback across roles and levels.
    2. Follow through on commitments and contribute to a culture of accountability, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    3. Maintain a students-first orientation while recognizing the needs and perspectives of the educators and communities Blue Engine serves.

Core Responsibilities:
Level 2: Deliver high-quality implementation and coordinate support that drives impact for partners.
Competencies and Experience Required:
Specifically, we are searching for an individual who demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies and brings the experience necessary to deliver high-quality technical assistance:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • K-12 Experience: 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience with demonstrated impact on student outcomes, with 1+ years of experience coaching teachers. Experience in special education, multilingual education, and/or tiered intervention strongly preferred.
  • Cultivating Rapport & Connection: Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with educators and leaders across varied school and district contexts and use those relationships to move shared work forward.
  • Facilitation & Communication: Ability to clearly communicate information, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and tailor support and communication to the needs of different audiences.
  • Data Analysis & Synthesis: Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence, identify patterns, strengths, barriers, and emerging needs, and use findings to inform technical assistance and implementation decisions.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple partners and priorities, manage a dynamic schedule, organize resources and information, and reliably meet commitments and deadlines.
  • Identifying & Solving for Inefficiencies: Ability to identify barriers in systems, processes, and implementation and develop practical solutions that improve partner support and execution.
  • Functional Expertise: Strong knowledge of inclusive instruction and K-12 instructional systems, with experience in special education, multilingual education, RTI/MTSS, and/or tiered academic and behavioral intervention strongly preferred. Experience coaching or supporting educators and leaders to strengthen instructional practice is also preferred.

Compensation:
This role sits in Job Level 2 within our compensation structure, with a starting salary range of $65,477.97-$70,406.42. Blue Engine provides comprehensive benefits to employees. Compensation for this role will depend on experience, demonstrated performance on core competencies, and alignment with internal equity. Blue Engine offers a comprehensive benefits plan (through JustWorks, a PEO), including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most dependent costs subsidized. Other benefits include six weeks of paid time off, a 403(b) plan with employer matching, an FSA plan, commuter benefits, and a flexible work environment.
To Apply:
Submit your application (resume & application questions) via this link. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
$65,477.97 - $70,406.42 a year
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