Salesforce Project Manager

Project Manager - SalesforceReston, VA, USAJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Salesforce implementation experience to support a 4-month contract engagement in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing Salesforce projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, including onsite and offshore delivery teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring successful execution across business and technical stakeholders. This role requires someone who can operate in a fast-paced environment, manage timelines and risks, communicate clearly with leadership, and help drive Salesforce implementation activities from planning through delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end project execution for Salesforce implementation initiatives.Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, status reports, RAID logs, and delivery trackers.Coordinate with business stakeholders, Salesforce developers, architects, administrators, QA teams, third-party vendors, and offshore delivery teams.Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, project meetings, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder updates.Track project scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, issues, and action items.Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and aligned with business expectations.Coordinate across onsite and offshore teams to ensure smooth execution, clear task ownership, timely handoffs, and delivery alignment across time zones.Support UAT planning, test coordination, defect tracking, and deployment readiness activities.Communicate project status, risks, and escalations to leadership and key stakeholders.Drive accountability across project teams and ensure follow-through on assigned tasks.Support change management, documentation, training coordination, and post-go-live stabilization as needed.Required Qualifications7+ years of project management experience, preferably in technology or enterprise application projects.Hands-on experience managing Salesforce implementation projects.Strong understanding of Salesforce project lifecycle, including requirements, configuration/development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.Experience working with offshore or distributed delivery teams is required.Ability to coordinate across onsite and offshore teams, manage handoffs, track deliverables, and ensure clear communication across time zones.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, dependencies, and deadlines.Experience creating project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and delivery dashboards.Strong problem-solving, organization, and follow-up skills.Ability to work in a hybrid model in Reston, VA.Preferred QualificationsSalesforce certification or PMP certification is a plus.Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or related Salesforce products.Experience working with system integrators, offshore teams, or distributed delivery teams.Prior consulting or client-facing project management experience is a plus.Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar project management tools.