Software Deployment Project Manager

About this opportunity

Location:

Role is remote but preference for candidate to be based near Tampa, Florida.

The Software Deployment Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the deployment of a new software application for a non-profit client.

This role will drive team engagement; identify, communicate, schedule, and manage required activities to ensure deployment meets quality standards and the original project timeline. The PM will assist the Project Director in communicating with client management regarding progress, changes, challenges, risks and opportunities.

This is a remote role, but will require travel to Duluth, GA for an in‑person rollout of the software. The PM will report to a Gleeds director and will be supported by a project scheduler.

• Project Planning & Management
  • Understand deployment project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Implement and revise existing project plans and schedules based on project changes, with review and approval from the Gleeds director and input from the client.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Dev Ops, end‑users, business line managers, and stakeholders.
  • Manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Deployment Coordination
  • Work with client Dev Ops to maintain schedule for feature releases.
  • Ensure readiness for deployment, including testing, approvals, and documentation.
  • Coordinate release schedules and communicate deployment plans to stakeholders.
  • Ensure internal and external training documents are completed and reviewed by all necessary parties.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for deployment‑related activities.
  • Provide regular status updates, reports, and risk assessments to leadership.
  • Facilitate meetings such as release planning, change advisory boards (CAB), and post‑deployment reviews.
  • Work with Dev Ops and Operations to identify deployment risks and contingency plans.
  • Ensure the timing and content of communication to external non‑company users align with the project plan.
• Quality Assurance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to deployment best practices and organizational standards.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to releases and production stability.
  • Support testing phases including UAT, integration, and system testing.
• Process Improvement
  • Continuously improve deployment processes, tools, and workflows.
  • Implement automation and AI practices where possible.
  • Document deployment procedures and lessons learned.

• Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
  • 3–7+ years of project management experience in software or IT deployment environments.
  • Large construction or utility construction experience is a huge plus.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management.
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops).
  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Understanding of Dev Ops principles and deployment pipelines.
  • Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
  • Experience managing enterprise‑level software deployments.
  • Background in ITIL or change management processes.
• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).