Dallas, TX. MN, Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA Role | SALESFORCE PROJECT MANAGER Location | Dallas, TX. MN, Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA Mode of Hire | Contract Employment Job Description: The Salesforce Project Manager is responsible for delivering quality service and solutions to clients by understanding client needs and effectively managing projects to successful results and outcomes for the client. The Salesforce Project Manager provides project management and leadership by: Building a strong delivery-focused relationship with the client and delivery team Having detailed knowledge of the project and business objectives Understanding the audience that the solution will be engaging Defining the features needed to engage the audiences and meet project and business objectives Communicating a phased approach to iteratively deliver the solution within project schedule and budget RESPONSIBILITIES Confirm definition of and ongoing anchors back to engagement objectives and success metrics Explain proposed solutions to clients and prospects by articulating approach and strategy as it directly relates to meeting project and business objectives Understand the intended audiences for the solution, purpose of engaging these audiences, and validate against objectives and success metrics Lead team collaboration to understand project requirements and translate those requirements into clear and comprehensive user stories Own and communicate the “journey” of iteratively delivering user stories through ongoing releases to quickly deliver business value Drive the momentum of the project forward and ensure all project deliverables are accurate and provide consultative options and recommendations Manage the relationship and exceed expectations of the customer by providing a high-quality solutions and service Identify skills and team needed to design, build, and deliver a comprehensive solution, including vendors and staff within and outside the organization Identification and communication of project risks and roadblocks, with creative solutions to accomplish project and business objectives regardless of changing circumstances Communicate with all relevant stakeholders (clients, employees, management) proactively throughout the project, including communicating difficult, sensitive, or confidential information tactfully Accountable for overall project budget, schedule and scope across multiple projects simultaneously Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, especially leadership and management of flexible scope Lead project closure and “lessons learned” debrief process Collaborate with Account Directors and Solution Architects to create proposals for organic growth; assisting in defining the project approach, estimate and assumptions Drive soft-sales (up-selling opportunities) or articulate these opportunities to the appropriate channels Provide feedback to internal project team members to foster skill-building and mentorship Identify process improvement opportunities Keep current on new technologies as they relate to Salesforce and general application development Maintain a billable utilization target ACTIVITIES AND SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Minimum 8 years business and business technology experience 4+ years hands on Project Management experience Consulting/Professional Services experience preferred Salesforce experience and certifications preferred Agile experience preferred Strong relationship management skills, including working in a fast paced environment, interacting with senior management and executives Excellent interpersonal and communication skills College degree preferred Ability to travel required Thanks & Regards, Venkatesh T(Venkat) IT Technical Recruiter KRG Technologies Inc., 25000 Avenue Stanford, Suite #243, Valencia, CA 91355 Desk : +1- 872.302.8080| www.krgtech.com