Solutions Manager

Solutions Manager Costpoint and E&M Applications

Summary:
The Solutions Manager Costpoint and E&M Applications lead the strategic development, implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of enterprise solutions that increase operational efficiency, compliance, and scalability. This role manages a team of solution professionals, partners with business and IT stakeholders to translate operational needs into functional specifications, and ensures solutions are successfully delivered through full lifecycle methods (requirements, build/configuration, testing, training, deployment, and production support). The Solutions Manager Costpoint and E&M Applications ensure systems are effectively integrated, optimized, governed, and maintained to support Cherokee Federal's long-term growth, with specific emphasis on Deltek Costpoint and related government contracting systems and controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set and deliver the enterprise solutions roadmap, specifically with Costpoint, Construction and E&M applications. aligned to business priorities.
• Lead requirements discovery, system analysis, and solution design; produce clear functional specifications.
• Direct implementation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing administration of Costpoint, Construction and E&M applications. aligned to business priorities.
• Manage full solution lifecycle delivery (planning, risk/impact analysis, cutover, go-live, stabilization).
• Own project execution (scope, schedule, budget, resources) using Agile/Scrum or other methods as needed.
• Establish solution governance, standards, documentation, and release/change practices.
• Lead testing across system, integration, and UAT; develop/coordinate test plans and scripts.
• Drive successful deployment and adoption through training, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
• Escalate and resolve complex production issues, lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure security, compliance, and audit readiness, lead integration and data validation across systems.
• Track and report KPIs to measure solution performance, utilization, and business value.
• Manage vendors (selection, contracts, performance) and recommend emerging technology improvements.
• Support travel and after-hours/on-call needs; perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Authority:

• Manages Costpoint and E&M applications team, including hiring, performance evaluations, and team development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, software development, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in leading solution development and implementation, including 10+ years of people management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years direct Deltek applications experience, Deltek Certified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and enterprise technology solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint Suite of products (Including setup of projects/orgs/accounts, cost pools, allocations, security/roles, labor/timekeeping, payroll touchpoints, billing and revenue setup).
• Deep understanding of business processes, enterprise systems, and technology landscapes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex business needs and develop innovative, scalable solutions.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and technology contracts.
• Ability to drive change, foster collaboration, and mentor team members effectively.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• May require travel, including overnight stays.