Chief of Staff

11-May-2026

US (Remote)

10958BR

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

As the Chief of Staff, Product and Technology, you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CPTO and senior leadership, playing a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, aligning priorities, and enabling the leadership team to execute on business objectives. You are highly organized, have a growth-mindset, are adept at navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments. You will lead high-impact projects, provide technical and strategic guidance, and ensure cross-functional coordination to support Deltek's mission of delivering innovative, reliable, and competitive software solutions. This is a high-impact position at the center of the Product & Technology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an extension of the CPTO, collaborating with leadership to address cross-functional and enterprise-wide challenges.
• Serve as the connective layer across Product & Technology leadership, driving alignment, accountability, and momentum to ensure strategic priorities are executed with focus and follow-through.
• Oversee and manage high-priority initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
• Provide technical expertise and insights to support decision-making and problem-solving.
• Drive communication strategy by developing and delivering presentations, translating technology vision, strategic priorities, and complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Establish and maintain operating cadence, including leadership meetings, goals, and metrics.
• Capture and synthesize key points from strategic meetings, distilling complex discussions into clear takeaways, documented decisions, and actionable follow ups.
• Anticipate problems, provide diplomacy, and drive balanced perspectives to ensure success.
• Step into ambiguous, high-urgency problems and own them end-to-end.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fast-paced environment (start-up, software, consulting, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in technical or quantitative field.

• Demonstrated ability to engage deeply with technical teams and independently evaluate technical tradeoffs.
• Excels at operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and rapid iteration.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology trends, software development lifecycles, and emerging technologies, particularly AI and cloud infrastructure.
• High ownership mindset, comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
• Ability to work independently while integrating tightly with leadership and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and execute tactically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate strategic conversations into actionable outcomes across teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable business results in matrixed organizations.
• Excellent project and program management skills, with a track record of managing complex initiatives using modern collaboration tools.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to synthesize insights across multiple workstreams.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution.

• Experience in a Chief of Staff or similar strategic advisory role within a technology-driven organization.
• Advanced degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Experience with enterprise software, digital transformation, and AI-driven initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and organizational change.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Career Interests

Software Development/Design

Position Type

FT

Travel Requirements