Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

Deltek Product Strategy is a team with a passion for delivering solutions to power success for project-based businesses. We use research and innovation to build products and experiences that connect processes across the entire project lifecycle. We are thought leaders who have a deep understanding of our customers, their industries and the challenges they face. Join us as we bring Deltek solutions to the market to help our customers achieve operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesRelease Leadership & Execution

Lead end-to-end release readiness across Product, Engineering, GTM, Customer Success, Support, and Operations
Own delivery against timeline, quality, adoption, and business impact objectives
Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple concurrent releases

AI-Enabled Delivery

Leverage AI tools (e.g., copilots, automation, analytics) to improve planning, risk identification, and reporting
Drive adoption of AI-enabled workflows to increase efficiency and visibility
Continuously identify opportunities to optimize release processes using GenAI

Business Value & Outcomes

Define and track release success metrics (KPIs) tied to revenue, adoption, customer experience, and operational efficiency
Ensure releases align with strategic priorities and deliver tangible business impact
Report post-release outcomes with a focus on value realization

Customer & Organizational Readiness

Ensure teams are Ready to Sell, Implement, and Support new releases
Enable customer-facing teams with clear messaging, enablement, and support readiness
Incorporate customer feedback into release planning and improvement cycles

Cross-Functional Orchestration

Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across complex, cross-organizational initiatives
Lead issue resolution and escalation management
Provide concise, executive-ready updates on status, risks, and outcomes

Qualifications

QualificationsExperience

7+ years of program/project management experience in software or SaaS environments
Proven track record leading large, cross-functional release or product initiatives
Experience driving initiatives tied to business outcomes and customer impact

AI & Digital Fluency

Comfortable working with AI tools (e.g., copilots, automation, analytics platforms)
Demonstrated ability to use technology to improve decision-making, efficiency, and insight
Strong learning mindset toward AI-driven ways of working

Leadership & Execution

Strong cross-functional leadership and influence without authority
Proactive, outcome-oriented mindset—focus on driving results, not just tracking tasks
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Communication & Strategy

Excellent communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to executive and operational audiences
Ability to connect execution to broader business strategy and customer value

Success Profile

The ideal candidate:

Thinks in terms of outcomes over activities
Uses AI as a force multiplier for execution and insights
Drives accountability across teams
Ensures releases deliver measurable customer and business value

Career Interests

Project Management

Position Type

FT

Travel Requirements

No

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22-May-2027

Product Launch - Project Manager