Senior Salesforce Project Manager - First Advantage (Mumbai/Bangalore)

First Advantage; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Project Manager to spearhead Customer Care initiatives in Bengaluru, India. The role involves managing project execution, improving business processes, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience, proficiency in Agile methods, and familiarity with Salesforce and Amazon Connect. This opportunity offers a dynamic, cross-functional work environment while supporting diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within a Customer Care organization.
• Experience with Customer Care systems and enterprise applications such as CRM, WFM, and telephony platforms.
• Certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or Scrum Master certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of Customer Care projects.
• Capture detailed requirements and translate them into actionable user stories.
• Lead project teams using Agile methodologies.

Skills

Agile project methodologies

Customer Care processes

Project execution

Software development lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Amazon Connect

Job description

As a Project Manager at First Advantage (FA), you will play a crucial role in leading initiatives within the Global Customer Care space. This position is ideal for a hands‑on PM who thrives in cross‑functional environments and is equally comfortable working with business users, IT and Product teams, and developers. You will bring expertise in Agile project methodologies and a strong understanding of Customer Care processes and workflows. This is a high‑impact role focused on project execution, business process improvement, and driving collaboration across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Execution: Manage the end‑to‑end execution of Customer Care projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery.
• Translate Requirements into Deliverables: Serve as a bridge between business users and cross‑functional partners by capturing detailed requirements and translating them into standardized documentation and actionable user stories.
• Document and Improve Processes: Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to document business processes, identify gaps, and propose effective solutions.
• Facilitate Agile Practices: Lead project teams using Agile methodologies, including managing Kanban or Scrum boards and facilitating ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Present Project Updates: Deliver project updates and product demonstrations to stakeholders as needed to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Manage Project Planning: Develop and maintain level‑of‑effort estimates, status updates, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
• Track Progress with Agile Tools: Monitor project progress using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira), ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Maintain Project Documentation: Create and manage key project artifacts, including charters, roadmaps, requirements, test plans, and user acceptance criteria.
• Support Enhancements and Improvements: Contribute to system enhancements and process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain strong communication and alignment with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualification and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within a Customer Care organization. Experience should include managing software development lifecycles, collaborating with cross‑functional technical teams, and working with Customer Care systems and enterprise applications such as CRM, WFM, and telephony platforms. Familiarity with Salesforce and Amazon Connect is a mandate.
• Experience to SF Service Cloud and SF Sales Cloud is a mandate for the role
• Certifications: PMP, PMI‑ACP, SAFe, or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Trailblazer link sharing with the CV is a mandate for this position

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.