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 Responsibiliti
esRelease Leadership & Executi
- onLead end-to-end release readiness across Product, Engineering, GTM, Customer Success, Support, and Operatio
- nsOwn delivery against timeline, quality, adoption, and business impact objectiv
- esDrive alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple concurrent releas
esAI-Enabled Delive
- ryLeverage AI tools (e.g., copilots, automation, analytics) to improve planning, risk identification, and reporti
- ngDrive adoption of AI-enabled workflows to increase efficiency and visibili
- tyContinuously identify opportunities to optimize release processes using Gen
AIBusiness Value & Outcom
- esDefine and track release success metrics (KPIs) tied to revenue, adoption, customer experience, and operational efficien
- cyEnsure releases align with strategic priorities and deliver tangible business impa
- ctReport post-release outcomes with a focus on value realizati
onCustomer & Organizational Readine
- ssEnsure teams are Ready to Sell, Implement, and Support new releas
- esEnable customer-facing teams with clear messaging, enablement, and support readine
- ssIncorporate customer feedback into release planning and improvement cycl
esCross-Functional Orchestrati
- onManage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across complex, cross-organizational initiativ
- esLead issue resolution and escalation manageme
- ntProvide concise, executive-ready updates on status, risks, and outcom
es
Qualificati
ons
Qualifica
tionsExper
- ience7+ years of program/project management experience in software or SaaS environ
- mentsProven track record leading large, cross-functional release or product initia
- tivesExperience driving initiatives tied to business outcomes and customer i
mpactAI & Digital Fl
- uencyComfortable working with AI tools (e.g., copilots, automation, analytics platf
- orms)Demonstrated ability to use technology to improve decision-making, efficiency, and in
- sightStrong learning mindset toward AI-driven ways of wo
rkingLeadership & Exec
- utionStrong cross-functional leadership and influence without auth
- orityProactive, outcome-oriented mindset—focus on driving results, not just tracking
- tasksAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enviro
nmentCommunication & Str
- ategyExcellent communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to executive and operational audi
- encesAbility to connect execution to broader business strategy and customer
value
Success P
rofile
The ideal can
- didate:
Thinks in terms of outcomes over ac - tivitiesUses AI as a force multiplier for execution and
- insightsDrives accountability acro
- ss teamsEnsures releases deliver measurable customer and busine
ss value
