Senior Project Manager - Professional Services

Atlanta April 20, 2026

Responsibilities:

Lead Talkdesk’s Strategic customer implementation projects from kick-off to completion
Define project scope, schedule project activities, and integrate those into the broader project plan with the customer project manager(s)
Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously. Work with customers, partners, & internal solutions consultants to drive positive progress across multi-location & multi-phase deployments for all project related activities
Proactively identify risks pertaining to time, scope, & budget. Develop comprehensive mitigation strategies with clear communication plan for all internal & external stakeholders
Conduct regular status meetings with customers and team to assess progress against plan; performs re-forecasts of project variables as necessary throughout the project to ensure timeline adherence
Conduct executive business reviews throughout the implementation with executive and senior leadership outlining projects status, open risks and project success dependencies
Understand customer use cases, formulate best practices, and document requirements (functional and technical) needed to address client needs
Partner with internal teams such as Product, Engineering, Support, etc. to ensure timely delivery of feature requests, bug fixes and support requests
Participate in the sales cycle as necessary to formulate the delivery approach and develop a proposal/SOW
Conduct post mortem with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate overall project performance. Lead root cause analysis discussion, formulate strategies for process improvement, and follow through
Drive professional accountability for the overall success of the project, ensuring Key Performance Indicators are met

Requirements:

8+ years of experience managing technical projects, preferably client facing
Proven experience working in a SaaS organization
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent is desirable
Bachelor's degree in client management, or significant professional experience in a Project Management role, MBA Degree preferred
Engaging personality, polished verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to communicate and manage escalations and maintain C level relationships
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment, such as strong organization skills and business acumen
Salesforce and other CRM experience preferred
Fluency in written and spoken English, bilingual abilities a plus
Travel requirement: up to 30%

Pay Range (OTE Pay): $96,000 - $160,000

Other Types of Pay: Based on level and role the employee may be eligible for long term incentives in the form of equity and short term incentives of either bonus or commission.

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off: Talkdesk offers an uncapped paid time off program, subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Paid Holidays: Talkdesk offers 14 paid holidays each year.

Paid Sick Leave: Employees have uncapped paid time off, subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Method of Application: Apply online.

Application Window: The application window is expected to close at least 05 days from the posting date. The application was posted on 04/20/2026.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Talent team at [email protected].

Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world’s most admired brands interact with their customers through AI. Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs. Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.

Talkdesk has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and in the G2 Overall Grid® Reports for AI Agents and Contact Center. With seven consecutive years on the Forbes Cloud 100 and multiple AI Breakthrough awards, there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of customer experience automation!

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)

The Talkdesk story hinges on empathy and acceptance. It is the shared goal among all Talkdeskers to empower a new kind of customer hero through our innovative software solution, and we firmly believe that the best path to success for our mission is inclusivity, diversity, and genuine acceptance. To that end, we will hire, promote, work along, cheer for, bond with, and warmly welcome into the Talkdesk family all persons without regard to ethnic and racial identity, indigenous heritage, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.