Salesforce Project Manager Location: Jacksonville, FL or Remote Duration: 06 Months Rate: DOE US Citizens and Green cards are Preferred. Job Description:
We are looking for a Salesforce Project manager to help manage the migration of a legacy web application to Salesforce. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex Salesforce projects, including data migration, system integration, and custom development. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Required Skills -
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Job Duties -
- Lead and manage the end-to-end migration of a hosted application to the Salesforce platform.
- Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure project alignment and success.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.
- Oversee data migration, system integration, and custom development activities.
- Monitor project progress, generate status reports, and provide updates to senior management. Ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate training and support for end-users post-migration to ensure smooth transition and adoption.
Job Requirements -
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Manager, with at least 3 years managing Salesforce migration or implementation projects.
- They should have a proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including planning, executing, and closing projects, along with demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Salesforce platform capabilities and best practices is required.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is necessary.
- The candidate should possess excellent skills in managing stakeholder expectations and communications across different levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks is essential.
- They must be proficient in budgeting, financial forecasting, and managing project budgets to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required to address project challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to clearly convey project status, issues, and solutions to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership skills are essential, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Familiarity with data migration, system integration, and custom development processes within the Salesforce environment is necessary.
- Finally, the candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
Desired Skills & Experience -
- Salesforce certification such as Salesforce Certified Administrator or Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator is a plus.
- Knowledge of additional Salesforce products such as Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, or Sales Cloud is beneficial.
- Experience with third-party integration tools and data migration strategies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of change management principles and practices.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
- Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Experience in training and supporting end-users during and after system implementation.