Salesforce IT Project Manager

Salesforce IT Project ManagerJob#: 3055805Job Description:Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.Apex has an opportunity for a Salesforce IT Project Manager. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to [emailprotected]Here are the details:Position: Salesforce IT Project ManagerLocation: OnsiteProject Duration: At least 1 year from Start DateThe State of Rhode Island is seeking a highly organized and experienced Salesforce IT Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a Salesforce project for the Department of State / Secretary of State. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams (administrators, developers, consultants), ensuring solutions meet business needs, adhere to best practices, and are delivered on time and within budget.Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management within the IT industry.Proven experience in managing Salesforce implementation projects from inception to completion.Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall.Project Planning and Management: Lead the entire project lifecycle for Salesforce implementation and enhancements, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure project alignment with organizational objectives.Team Coordination: Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business analysts, often using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating to senior management when necessary to keep projects on track.Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets, providing regular status reports and presentations to stakeholders and senior management.Quality Assurance & Training: Oversee quality assurance (QA) and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and help facilitate end-user training and support to drive platform adoption.Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including detailed project plans, technical design documents, and user reference guides.Technical Skills:Strong understanding of the Salesforce platform and its capabilities, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira and Microsoft Project).Familiarity with data migration, integrations, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Soft Skills:Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Preferred CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.Salesforce Administrator or Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant certification.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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