Need USC/GC Only :: Salesforce IT Project Manager

Ampstek; Cranston (RI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Salesforce IT Project Manager in Cranston, Rhode Island, to oversee the implementation and management of Salesforce projects. This contract position requires 3-5 years of experience in IT project management and proven success in Salesforce implementations. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as proficiency in project management tools like Jira. The role involves stakeholder collaboration and team coordination, with flexibility for remote work three days onsite and two days remote.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IT project management experience.
• Proven track record in Salesforce project management.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle for Salesforce implementation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and IT teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Monitor project progress and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Salesforce Implementation

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning and Organization

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Need USC/GC Only :: Salesforce IT Project Manager

Location: Cranston, Rhode Island (3 days onsite & 2 days remote)

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management: Lead the entire project lifecycle for Salesforce implementation and enhancements, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure project alignment with organizational objectives.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business analysts, often using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating to senior management when necessary to keep projects on track.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets, providing regular status reports and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Quality Assurance & Training: Oversee QA (quality assurance) and UAT (user acceptance testing) activities and help facilitate end‑user training and support to drive platform adoption.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including detailed project plans, technical design documents, and user reference guides.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in project management within the IT industry.
• Proven experience in managing Salesforce implementation projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall.
• Strong understanding of the Salesforce platform and its capabilities, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira and Microsoft Project).
• Familiarity with data migration, integrations, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

IT Services and IT Consulting

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