Software Deployment Project Manager

Location

The Software Deployment Project Manager is a remote role, but preference is given to candidates who can be based near Tampa, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Management
• Understand deployment project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Implement project plans and schedules, revising them based on project changes and needs with review and approval from Gleeds director and client input.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including DevOps, end-users, and business line managers and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Deployment Coordination
• Work with client DevOps 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 DevOps 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.

Qualifications

• 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 big plus.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of DevOps 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).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).

About Us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.