$101,505 - $131,968 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.

US-VA-McLean

Hybrid - In Office & Teleworking

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing Salesforce development projects. This includes collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating with the development team to ensure projects are delivered according to specified requirements and timelines.

 

**Please note, this role is currently an indefinite contractor position paid on an hourly basis with no company benefits provided.**

• Interface with stakeholders across various business units to understand business process needs and gather requirements to drive the platform.
• Oversee Salesforce development and management processes, ensuring alignment with product goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to develop, maintain, and execute the product roadmap.
• Plan, develop, and release product features aligned with business needs.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the development team's performance and use the data to suggest process and procedure improvements.
• Create and present reports to effectively communicate requested data points to the business.
• Support the execution of user acceptance testing for Salesforce releases.
• Actively participate in backlog refinement and sprint planning exercises as a key member of the Scrum team.
• Communicate effectively with the development team and business stakeholders.
• Provide training and support for Salesforce end users.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in Salesforce technologies and identify opportunities for their application.
• Manage and respond to Salesforce-related requests and concerns from various stakeholders.
• Oversee data management activities such as data analytics, data clean-up, and data import/export.
• Support user management activities, including activating and deactivating users, assigning permissions, and maintaining knowledge of the user base and their roles.
• Maintain development team documentation.

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
• Proficient in Salesforce platform and its various functionalities.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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