Project Lead, Impact Strategy and Partnerships

Project Lead, Impact Strategy and Partnerships Job Category: Program & Project Management Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce’s core values at the heart of it all. Responsibilities Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Operations Manage a portfolio of high-profile corporate sponsorships, donations, and philanthropic partnerships, end-to-end — including procurement, compliance, stakeholder communications, and relationships. Work closely with strategic partners, serving as the primary internal liaison between the OoCEO, internal and external partner organizations, and cross-functional teams across the company. Track and report on partnership charitable contribution milestones, impact, and event engagement — ensuring accurate reconciliation through our internal SH360 instance. Manage and support high level partnerships that provide employee and partner experiences and programming, managing event logistics, communications, and on-site execution across multiple events. Negotiate and manage strategic membership on behalf of OoCEO, coordinating with external organizations and internal stakeholders to maximize engagement and impact. Event Planning & Executive Engagement Produce and execute a high-volume calendar of corporate philanthropy and stakeholder events — including galas, check presentations, roundtables, and executive convenings — managing speakers, creative assets, guest lists, and REWS coordination end to end. Partner with the philanthropy team to manage mutual grantee relationships, coordinate and execute giving announcements tied to corporate partnership milestones. Support large-scale employee volunteer events, coordinating across departments to maximize participation and VTO impact. Provide white glove support to VIP executives, advisors, and partners. Financial Operations & Budget Management Own end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes for corporate donations and sponsorships, including Purchase Order creation, Coupa/MPC processing, invoice submission, and payment tracking across a high-volume portfolio of concurrent engagements. Partner with internal finance partners and accounts payable to track and reconcile a large-scale philanthropy and sponsorship portfolio, and expedite invoice processing and resolve payment issues. Vendor & Supplier Management Serve as primary POC for all new supplier onboarding — managing NDA routing, DocuSign processing, Purchaseforce submissions, commodity code verification. Navigate complex compliance requirements including SMCA waivers, international supplier onboarding, and specialized tax form processing. Manage multiple concurrent procurement cases across Legal, Procurement Ops, Finance, and HR — active escalations as needed. Operational Strategy & Innovation Ensure proper vetting and compliance issues are met for all fund recipients. Stay on top of new applications, bots, agents, and other innovation tools. Understand and implement the complex processes, compliance and ethics requirements, and legal guidelines related to the management of corporate sponsorships, donations and partnerships. Work within our internal instance, SH360, for reporting, tracking, and data collection. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate philanthropy, project management, operations, and event engagement — preferably in a fast-paced corporate or executive office environment. Excellent people skills, enthusiastic approach to partnership relationships, and ability to pivot gracefully. Strong command of Procure-to-Pay processes and procurement tools (Coupa, MPC, Purchaseforce, Fieldglass/StaffUp). Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements across multiple concurrent workstreams. Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and external partners. Experience with V2MOM, CRM tools, and AI platforms a plus. Benefits and Compensation Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. The typical base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $113,500 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $90,200 - $124,000 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. Equal Opportunity Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salesforce