**IT Project Manager - Salesforce
We are seeking an experienced IT project manager to join our IT team at a multi-national Automotive Distribution firm.
The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders to define project priorities and milestones, ensuring effective task oversight and timely execution of project delivery.
The firm is embarking on an exciting IT transformation journey, and you will play a vital role in this process.
The Role
Lead and manage Salesforce implementation projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, as well as other key project management documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Suppliers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and other key stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status updates, and post-project reviews, to ensure effective communication and alignment among team members.
The Person
* Minimum 5 years of proven experience managing complex IT projects
* Experience in managing Salesforce projects is essential
* Knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Marketing Cloud is beneficial
* Relevant 3rd level degree qualification and experience
* Understanding of the tools and skills required to decompose projects into achievable tasks and goals
* Experience working on various project types, such as Development, Infrastructure, Integration, and Rollouts
* The ability to work independently, demonstrating ownership and a can-do attitude
* Excellent communication, written, verbal, interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong commercial awareness with a high level of strategic thinking
* Appropriate PM certifications, such as PMP or Prince2
* Experience in Agile projects