Salesforce Project Manager

Job#: 2042451

Job Description:

 

**Please no 3rd parties**
Job Type: W2 Contract 

Contract Length: 6 Months 
Location: Able to sit remote if within the State of Texas only 

If you meet the below requirements, send resume in Word format to [email protected]. Candidates MUST be located within Texas. 
This position will perform project management activities for a new Salesforce application. This project is to build a consolidated customer support tool that will allow external users to create and monitor service tickets in a single application. This role will be responsible for oversight of the project and its deliverables including status reporting, tracking issues and risk, monitoring the project budget, appropriate escalation to leadership and resolving issues and risks. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required.

 
Duties:
 

  • Overseeing design and development work of Salesforce application
  • Managing the project with feature-driven Agile methodology, overseeing, and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments and progresses align with project timelines.
  • Developing and managing project plans.
  • Documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.
  • Providing weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conducting regular project team status meetings.
  • Overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Possessing strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Possessing strong teamwork skills.
  • Transferring working knowledge to current staff.
     
    II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
     
Minimum Requirements:
 YearsRequired/PreferredExperience8RequiredProject Management Experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations8RequiredState of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience8RequiredCommunication, analytical, and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization8RequiredExperience in managing and coordinating business and technical teams8RequiredStrong presentation skills8RequiredProblem-solving skills and ability to multi-task8RequiredKnowledge of project management and software development methodologies 5PreferredState of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience3PreferredPMP Certification2PreferredSalesforce Experience1PreferredState Procurement and Contracting Experience1PreferredExperience working with Jira and PPM (Project Portfolio Management tool)    
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Employee Type:
Contract

Remote:
Yes

Location:
Austin, TX, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:
August 15, 2024

Pay Range:
$75 - $75 per hour