Product Launch - Project Manager

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
Skills Required
Analytics, Automation