Principal Project Manager, Professional Services

Delphix; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in London is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex client engagements. The role involves driving program governance and aligning client goals with delivery outcomes. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise software project management and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders. This position offers competitive rewards in a growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing enterprise software projects/programs.
• Strong background in enterprise IT, data platforms, DevOps, or SaaS/cloud transformations.
• Experience with global programs and managing large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, multi-workstream programs with enterprise customers.
• Drive program governance and risk management.
• Mentor Senior Project Managers and contribute to PMO standards.

Skills

Enterprise software project management

Executive communication

Program governance frameworks

Cloud environments

Relationship-building skills

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Position Summary

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Position Summary:

Matt Carson, Manager of the Professional Services Project Management team at Perforce, is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead the most complex, high-visibility client engagements across the Delphix platform and broader Perforce portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role that goes beyond delivery execution - Principal PMs serve as trusted advisors to enterprise customers, executives, and internal leadership, shaping delivery strategies, driving cross-functional programs, and setting standards for excellence across the PMO.

The ideal candidate combines deep project and program management expertise with technical fluency and executive presence, ensuring that Perforce solutions deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the executive-level engagement lead for strategic, multi-workstream programs across global enterprise customers.
• Drive program governance, risk management, and executive reporting, ensuring alignment between client business goals and delivery outcomes.
• Partner with Sales, Services, and Product leadership to shape pre-sales strategies, scoping, and roadmaps for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Lead complex, multi-vendor and multi-technology engagements, managing dependencies across customer, partner, and Perforce teams.
• Establish and continuously refine PMO standards, frameworks, and best practices, contributing to thought leadership in delivery excellence.
• Act as a mentor and coach for Senior Project Managers, providing guidance on delivery strategy, stakeholder management, and professional development.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide customer-driven insights that influence product strategy and roadmap.
• Represent Delphix at executive business reviews with customers, ensuring long-term strategic relationships.
• Contribute to the scaling and maturity of the global PM team, helping prepare the organization for its next phase of growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing enterprise software projects/programs, with a proven track record in strategic, customer-facing engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex programs (multi-million-dollar budgets, global scale, or multi-year transformation initiatives).
• Strong background in enterprise IT, data platforms, DevOps, or SaaS/cloud transformations.
• Deep understanding of program governance frameworks (PMBOK, SAFe, or equivalent) and demonstrated success in implementing scalable delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional executive communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders (CIO/CTO/VP).
• Proficiency in project/program management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or PMI-ACP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments required.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel globally (up to 25%).

Closing

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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