Project Mgr IV, DPS

28-Mar-2024

US Remote

9230BR

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 Professional Services' mission is to deliver solutions that help our customers connect and automate the project lifecycle that fuels their business. Our group is responsible for assisting our global clients as they become new members of Deltek's Project Nation by applying professional services proven methodology in areas such as systems design, configuration, testing, training and solution documentation. We are a group of passionate, driven and collaborative individuals who pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class services to a diverse set of customers.

Position Responsibilities

The PM will lead a cross-functional team of business, technical and function experts and work directly with the client PM to manage all aspects of the project. The PM is responsible for the successful completion of implementation and upgrade projects as well as database merges.

The PM will have primary ownership of the project deliverables assigned to project team and will provide day-to-day direction to the project team. They will be responsible for developing the detailed project schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed and delivering the project within the financial parameters set forth in the Statement of Work including any approved scope changes and communicating the project status to the stakeholders and successfully delivering the project in accordance with the prescribed methodology.

The PM must be able to manage a portfolio of projects from kick-off through post Go-Live support phases. Analytical and technical thinking across multiple areas of responsibility with an understanding of their role and its impact on business results.

The PM will also be the prime spokesperson to management on project related matters, both internally and externally. Identifies and resolves project issues promptly. Provide analytical and technical thinking across multiple areas of responsibility with an understanding of their role and its impact on business results with high complexity and risk, communication planning, integration with moderate to significant scope changes.

Additionally, the Project Manager will need to drive the development, implementation and manage PMO Governance, processes and procedures with Deltek's DGC PMO.
Key Duties:

• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Integrate with all levels of the client organization (C Suite, VPs, PMs, Technical Leads, etc.)
• Communicate changes to appropriate parties.
• Track progress towards achievement of project goals
• Allocate resources where necessary to implement solutions and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate with different teams.
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives.
• Coordinate with resource planning to schedule and allocate resources.
• Develop detailed project plans and work schedules for individual consultants and development resources.
• Monitor project activities and identify any open issues/risks in each of the phases proactively.
• Provide methodology guidance and tailoring for implementation approach.
• Assist project team in understanding the implementation approach.
• Defining project deliverables and critical target milestone dates
• Maintain the issue list and prioritize issue resolution.
• Assist consultants and individual teams in executing activities and producing deliverables.
• Establish and monitor compliance with standards for documentation, data, and training.
• Monitor and schedule phase activities.
• Drive the cutover plan.

Qualifications

• B.S., Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification a plus
• 10+ years' experience in the implementation of Project Management and software development life cycle methodologies including waterfall and agile.
• A minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience on completion of full lifecycle ERP implementations.
• Ability to manage enterprise level projects as well as portfolio of 10+ projects in various lifecycle phases.
• Ability to summarize information, tailor communication style and content for different stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience managing projects with remote teams.
• Must be able to build relationships with remote stakeholders.
• Possesses confidence with navigating an escalation process.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with team members and project leaders (both local and remote).
• Experience assessing, organizing, and managing priorities within an organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Travel Requirements

20%

EEO Statement

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify Statement

Deltek, Inc., utilizes the E-Verify program with every potential new hire. This makes it possible for us to make certain that every employee who works for Deltek is eligible to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website by clicking the logo below. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Applicant Privacy Notice

Deltek is committed to the protection and promotion of your privacy. In connection with your application for employment with us at Deltek, it is necessary for us to collect, store and use information about you ("Personal Data") to administer and evaluate your application. We are the "controller" of the Personal Data you provide us and will process any such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and the statements contained in this . Additionally, we have not sold and do not sell Personal Data you provide to us through the job application process.