Project Manager-Software

Title: Project Manager - Software
Location: Tampa, FL area (Remote)
Compensation: $50/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Software Implementation & Project Management 

Overview:
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. This PM will be responsible for aiding 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.

Job Duties: 

 Project Planning & Management

· Understand deployment project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

· The project plans and schedules will already be generated. The PM will be implementing these and revising based on project changes / needs with review and approval of Client director and input from the client.

· 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 are 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 are in line 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: 

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 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.

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Technical Skills

· 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)

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Preferred Qualifications

· PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master)

· Experience managing enterprise-level software deployments

· Background in ITIL or change management processes

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Key Competencies

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

· Problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Attention to detail and commitment to quality

· Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

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Work Environment

· Remote work with 1 – 2 onsite meetings (Duluth, GA)

· Occasional after-hours support during critical deployments

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.