Salesforce Technical Project Manager

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote is seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Project Manager to lead enterprise CRM modernization initiatives supporting federal government operations. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and Agile execution to deployment, production support, and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across development, security, operations, and business functions to deliver secure, scalable Salesforce solutions while aligning with federal

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in IT program management or related field.
• At least 5 years managing Salesforce programs or enterprise CRM environments.
• U.S. citizenship and existing Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and release processes.
• Strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across DevSecOps teams.
• Experience leading production application support and enterprise deployments.
• Familiar with federal contracting environments and public-sector modernization.
• PMP and CSM certifications preferred; Salesforce Administrator is a plus.
• Willingness to travel periodically; remote work from the Washington, DC area acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Salesforce programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, deployment, and closeout.
• Manage Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, release coordination, and continuous delivery improvements.
• Coordinate DevSecOps activities across development, security, and operations teams to support secure software delivery.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with federal standards and policies.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across agencies, business units, and technical teams to align priorities and communicate progress.
• Oversee production support and continuous improvement for enterprise Salesforce applications.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints across multiple workstreams.
• Support enterprise deployment strategies to ensure scalable and performant Salesforce solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables to meet requirements.
• Support communication and reporting to stakeholders with clear visibility into status and milestones.
• Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, and program events; travel as required.

Skills

Program management

Salesforce programs

Agile delivery

DevSecOps coordination

Stakeholder management

Federal governance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public Trust clearance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Technical Project Manager to lead enterprise CRM modernization initiatives supporting federal government operations.
In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and Agile execution to deployment, production support, and continuous improvement.
You will coordinate cross-functional teams across development, security, operations, and business functions to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing Salesforce solutions.
Working closely with government stakeholders and technical leaders, you will ensure delivery aligns with federal governance standards, organizational policies, and mission requirements.
You will manage complex workstreams, oversee release planning, and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies to keep programs on track.
This opportunity is suited to a seasoned technology project leader who combines Salesforce expertise with strong stakeholder management and DevSecOps coordination skills.
The position is fully remote, based in the Washington, DC area, with periodic travel and the opportunity to contribute to impactful public-sector technology modernization programs.

Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Salesforce programs, including project planning, execution, monitoring, deployment, and closeout.

• Manage Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, release coordination, and continuous delivery improvements.

• Coordinate DevSecOps activities across development, security, and operations teams to support secure and efficient software delivery.

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable federal standards, security requirements, and organizational policies.

• Engage and manage stakeholders across government agencies, business units, and technical teams to align priorities, communicate progress, and resolve delivery challenges.

• Oversee production support and continuous improvement for enterprise Salesforce applications, ensuring reliability, usability, and operational effectiveness.

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints across multiple workstreams.

• Support enterprise deployment strategies, ensuring Salesforce solutions are scalable, performant, and aligned with long-term modernization objectives.

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to cross-functional project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent delivery standards.

• Coordinate project schedules, resources, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful execution within agreed requirements.

• Support communication and reporting activities, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into project status, performance, risks, and upcoming milestones.

• Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, and program events, traveling to other locations as required.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in IT program management, project management, or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years of experience managing Salesforce programs or enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) environments.

• High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, along with an existing Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Demonstrated experience managing Agile delivery methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and release processes.

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across DevSecOps teams.

• Experience leading production application support teams and managing enterprise-level software deployments.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple workstreams, competing priorities, technical dependencies, and diverse stakeholder groups.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to foster collaboration across technical and nontechnical teams while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.

• Familiarity with federal contracting environments, government compliance requirements, and public-sector technology modernization is highly desirable.

• Experience supporting federal civilian agencies or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification or an equivalent Agile credential is preferred.

• Salesforce Administrator certification is an advantage.

• SAFe and/or ITIL certifications are considered additional assets.

• Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings, planning sessions, and program-related events.

• Ability to work remotely from the Washington, DC area during standard business hours, with flexibility to accommodate project requirements.

Benefits

• Remote work: Fully remote position based in the Washington, DC area.

• Meaningful public-sector impact: Opportunity to support federal agency technology modernization and mission-critical application initiatives.

• Technical leadership: Lead enterprise Salesforce programs involving Agile delivery, DevSecOps, governance, and application modernization.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams across technology, security, operations, and government functions.

• Professional growth: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in Salesforce, federal IT delivery, enterprise deployments, and project governance.

• Certification opportunities: Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, Salesforce Administrator, SAFe, and ITIL can support professional development.

• Work schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility based on program needs.

• Travel arrangements: Periodic travel for client meetings, planning sessions, and program events as required.