Salesforce Project Coordinator

Crowe•Chicago, IL

46d•Remote

About The Position

The Salesforce Project Coordinator will help teams plan and execute the vision for our clients through transformative technologies to solve real-world business problems with sound business principles. This position will lead teams in a collaborative environment, overseeing the creation of the Salesforce experience utilizing our robust process and services. The Senior Project Manager will manage the end-to-end execution of projects with internal creative and development teams to deliver tangible value.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in technology-focused project management
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with Agile teams on technology projects
Experience managing and forecasting budgets
Ability to provide attention to detail and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Experience creating and maintaining a project plan from inception through completion
Demonstrated success in leading multiple enterprise strategic projects from end-to-end
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to C-Level management
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, facilitation, and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport through the various working styles of team members as well as clients
Ability to collaborate and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills as required
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Certification in Agile, Project Management, or Business Process Management, highly preferred (or willingness to achieve identified certification within first 12 months of employment)
Experience working with Salesforce, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, lead and control complex Salesforce projects and related personnel utilizing project methodologies and related tools to bring projects to successful completion, within scope, on time, and within budget
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects; adapting as necessary while working with key internal and external stakeholders to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives, and deliverables
Maintain prompt, proactive, and transparent communication with the client to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership to effectively drive project delivery
Lead team and client meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and holding project team members accountable
Provide daily task coordination, action tracking and project evaluation
Leverage data to measure and monitor progress against commitments and provide transparency to project team
Coach clients on Agile practices and champion the right Agile frameworks based on the type of work
Use effective decision making to control risk and minimize uncertainty while being proactive through strategic thinking to strive to find new and innovative ways to deliver successful results
Implement streamlined, effective processes through change management
Mentor and train entry level team members; play a key role in the interviewing and onboarding process for new Project Managers
Operate as an innovative thought leader; contribute significantly to the overall growth and quality of the department through knowledge sharing and coaching on current best practices and market trends