Project Manager

North South Consulting Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North South Consulting Group in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of Salesforce solutions for DoD customers. This on-site role plans and tracks work, manages scope, schedule, risk, and ensures timely contract deliverables with the government customer.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, hands-on Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe), and experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project, plus PMP certification. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience delivering Agile projects (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk on contracts with formal deliverables.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage delivery of Salesforce projects from kickoff through deployment and sustainment.
• Run Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and maintain backlog with the BA.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and resources; report status to leadership and government customer.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare and deliver contract deliverables (CDRLs) and status reports on time.

Skills

PMP

Agile delivery

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Process mapping

User stories

SAFe

Education

PMI-PMP

Bachelor's degree

PMI-ACP

CSM/PSM

SAFe certification

Security+

Salesforce Certified Business Analyst

Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Position: PROJECT MANAGER

Location: ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (ON-SITE)

Salary: $85-100k

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead delivery of the Salesforce solutions we build for Department of Defense (DoD) customers. You will plan and track the work, manage scope, schedule, and risk, and keep the government customer and our team aligned. You will be the main point of contact for day-to-day program status and contract deliverables.

This role requires US citizenship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, schedule, and manage delivery of Salesforce projects from kickoff through deployment and sustainment
• Run Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and maintain the backlog with the Business Analyst
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and resources, and report status to program leadership and the government customer
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
• Prepare and deliver contract deliverables (CDRLs), status reports, and briefings on time
• Coordinate across the architect, developers, analysts, and government stakeholders to remove blockers
• Manage change requests and keep work within the contract's scope
• Coordinate release planning, user acceptance testing, and go-live activities
• Support ATO and RMF activities by coordinating the team's documentation and timelines
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve delivery processes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Organization: You keep many moving parts on track without losing sight of the details.
• Clear communication: You write concise status reports and brief senior military and civilian leaders with confidence.
• Customer focus: You build trust with the government customer and manage expectations honestly.
• Problem solving: You surface risks early and drive them to resolution.
• Servant leadership: You remove obstacles so the team can do its best work.
• Process improvement: You look for ways to make delivery faster and more predictable.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5+ years of project management experience
• Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
• Managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk on contracts with formal deliverables
• Project tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Project
• Developing Process Maps (e.g., BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart)
• Developing and refining User Stories

Nice to Have

• Managing projects for DoD or other federal government customers
• Managing software or IT projects
• Managing Salesforce implementation projects
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Familiarity with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process

• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Understanding of Salesforce capabilities and terminology

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Agile certifications:
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master)
• CompTIA Security+
• Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
• Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator