Salesforce Project Manager

Salesforce Project Manager

Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group (KellyOCG), a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a “Business as Usual” Salesforce Project Manager for a long-term engagement at one of our Global clients in Tampa, FL and New Brunswick, NJ. Candidate will be required to work on-site at either the New Brunswick or Tampa facility once “return to work” is approved. This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.

The Salesforce Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, control, and close-out of tasks related to the implementation of the Salesforce CRM across all functions. The successful candidate will manage team-related information, documentation, and communications to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of project strategy and operational status throughout the organization. As a Salesforce Project Manager you will support the unexpected projects that surface as a result of a Salesforce implementation. These projects are critical to the daily operation and successful implementation of the tool across our client’s Global footprint.

Deliverables

• Identify appropriate project strategies to meet the desired outcomes of the project.
• Lead team members through comprehensive risk mitigation assessment and planning techniques.
• Work with team members and cross-functional partners to develop project plans and project risk analyses for all assigned projects.
• Communicate project status to all project stakeholders. Communication includes project meeting minutes, post-market introduction reports, monthly updates and any status or project information needed.
• Be responsible for defining key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks.
• Clearly communicate roles and expectations to team members on a regular basis and team-wide accountability.
• Be the lead contact for all internal and external stakeholders regarding project activities.
• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders (global & domestic).
• Liaise with functional managers or stakeholders as needed to ensure project goals are achieved
• Lead project teams and work with management to resolve resource gaps.
• Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one’s job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times. Officer.

Characteristics of Successful Candidate:

• Strong knowledge of Project management.
• Required experience with project management tools: Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence. Preferred experience: Planview
• Experience developing detailed project and release plans.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Agile vs waterfall methodology (Agile preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Risk Management.
• Should have prior experience working with Salesforce and IT Scrum teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure continuous and transparent information with a delivery focus.
• Prior experience to collaborate with core team (IT, Training, Change and Communications, Testing, etc) to build full end-to-end project plans in MS Project.
• Prior experience in running complex projects with strong IT dependencies.
• Prior experience in risk/issue management from identification, tracking and mitigation.
• Experience in working with Global teams in multiple regions and time zones.
• Experience developing budgetary numbers for capital appropriations

To learn more about Kelly Services and our Managed Solutions expertise, visit us at www.kellyservices.com

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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