Salesforce Project Lead/Associate Project Manager (8+ Years Experience) Remote Do you have a passion for Salesforce and a proven track record of leading successful project implementations? We're seeking a highly motivated Salesforce Project Lead/Associate Project Manager to join our growing team.
In this critical role, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and delivering complex Salesforce projects for our clients. You will leverage your extensive Salesforce expertise and project management skills to guide cross-functional teams towards achieving successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities - Lead and manage Salesforce project lifecycles from initiation to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Configure and customize Salesforce solutions using Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Apex to meet client needs.
- Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure successful system adoption by end-users.
- Provide ongoing training and support to end-users on new functionality and processes.
- Document project processes and configurations for future reference and knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate with developers and other IT professionals to integrate Salesforce with other systems.
- Monitor project progress and performance against established metrics and make necessary adjustments.
- Manage project risks and dependencies , proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.
- Lead and motivate project teams to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in project management, with a minimum of 5 years focused on Salesforce implementations.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex Salesforce projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of the Salesforce platform including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Apex.
- Experience with Salesforce configuration and customization best practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
- Leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams, foster a positive work environment, and manage effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve project challenges.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain project timelines.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Salesforce CPQ, Jira, Asana, etc.
Good to Have - Experience with Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I).
- Experience in a specific industry relevant to our company.
- Experience managing Salesforce integrations with other systems