Salesforce Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Salesforce Project Manager for a crucial 12-month contract. This hybrid position involves overseeing the delivery of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Data Cloud projects, serving as a primary liaison between internal teams and a third-party partner while ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Salesforce projects in financial services.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Data Cloud.
• Experience managing Salesforce upgrade or migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Salesforce projects.
• Act as primary liaison between stakeholders and implementation partners.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Salesforce project delivery

Communication

Coordination

Organisational skills

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

Agile certification

Job description

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We are working with a leading financial services organisation that is undergoing a major Salesforce transformation. They are seeking an experienced Salesforce Project Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a critical part in overseeing the delivery of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Data Cloud, working closely with a third-party implementation partner and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Data Cloud projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal business stakeholders and the third-party implementation partner.
• Oversee Salesforce upgrade projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business-as-usual operations.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk logs.
• Track project performance and ensure key milestones and deliverables are met.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure clear communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Coordinate testing, training, and change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance and financial services regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering Salesforce projects, ideally within financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Data Cloud.
• Track record of successfully managing Salesforce upgrade or migration projects.
• Familiarity working with third-party system integrators or delivery partners.
• Experience working in regulated environments with an understanding of governance and controls.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
• PRINCE2, PMP or Agile certifications (desirable).

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role: 3 days per week in central London office.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.