Salesforce Technical Project Lead

BCforward; Pennington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Project Lead to drive cross-functional delivery for Salesforce CRM initiatives. The role requires Agile delivery leadership, stakeholder facilitation, and rigorous SDLC guidance to deliver timely, high-quality releases.

You will coordinate with Product Managers, architects, and business stakeholders across Pennington, NJ and Charlotte, NC, leading PI activities, managing project finances, and ensuring alignment with PMO deliverables and

Qualifications

• 5 years on software development teams applying Agile principles, practices, and theory.
• Servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency.
• Knowledge of Scrum patterns and techniques, including burn-down practices, retrospective formats, and defect handling.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Primary skill: Salesforce CRM.
• AI and GenAI knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with XP, Kanban, Crystal, or FDD.
• Awareness of Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, CI, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.
• Experience managing IT project finances.
• Applicable knowledge of team technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead JAD sessions, set context, summarize outcomes, and drive follow-ups.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and Product Owner on requirements and roadmap.
• Partner with architects to shape solution designs and lead design reviews with technology and business stakeholders.
• Plan and lead PI activities, including coordinating breakout sessions across participating teams.
• Engage service providers through required intake forums and oversee end-to-end delivery dependencies.
• Track and manage project financials, including negotiations, risk escalation, and mitigation planning.
• Lead technology workgroups to track progress through all SDLC phases.
• Plan and drive end-to-end testing and production certification with all stakeholders.
• Lead triage during LLE and post-production, ensuring timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Lead and track MRA activities in partnership with change coordinators.
• Provide timely status communications to leadership and LOB in partnership with the PMO delivery lead.
• For each release, determine significance with the PMO and coordinate required documentation and review sessions.

Skills

Agile delivery

Servant leadership

Scrum patterns

Communication skills

Salesforce CRM

AI/GenAI knowledge

Other Agile methods

IT project finances

Team technologies

Job description

Job Title: Salesforce Technical Project Lead

Location:

Pennington, NJ / Charlotte, NC

Duration:

Contract – 12 months. Required 3 days onsite. November start.

Pay Range:

Pennington, NJ – Pay Rate: $78.37/hr

Charlotte, NC – Pay Rate: $73.93/hr

Job ID: 410995

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Project Lead to lead cross-functional delivery for Salesforce CRM initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile delivery, stakeholder facilitation, and project financial management, and a proven ability to guide teams through the full SDLC to achieve timely, high-quality releases.

Responsibilities:

• Lead JAD sessions, set context, summarize outcomes, and drive follow-ups. Collaborate with LOB, FL, and architects to define agendas.

• Coordinate with Product Manager and Product Owner on requirements and roadmap.

• Partner with architects to shape solution designs and lead design reviews with technology and business stakeholders.

• Plan and lead PI activities, including coordinating breakout sessions across participating teams.

• Engage service providers through required intake forums and oversee end-to-end delivery dependencies.

• Track and manage project financials, including negotiations, risk escalation, and mitigation planning.

• Lead technology workgroups to track progress through all SDLC phases.

• Plan and drive end-to-end testing and production certification with all stakeholders.

• Lead triage during LLE and post-production, ensuring timely resolution with stakeholders.

• Lead and track MRA activities in partnership with change coordinators.

• Provide timely status communications to leadership and LOB in partnership with the PMO delivery lead.

• For each release, determine significance with the PMO and coordinate required documentation and review sessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years on software development teams applying Agile principles, practices, and theory.

• Servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency.

• Knowledge of Scrum patterns and techniques, including burn-down practices, retrospective formats, and defect handling.

• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

• Primary skill: Salesforce CRM.

• AI and GenAI knowledge is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with additional Agile approaches such as XP, Kanban, Crystal, or FDD.

• Awareness of Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, CI, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.

• Experience managing IT project finances.

• Applicable knowledge of team technologies.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Opportunities for growth with global clients.

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.