Salesforce Project Manager

Weekday (YC W21)

. Manage end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation to closure .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorLead💰 ₹1,500,000 - ₹3,500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end Salesforce implementations and project lifecycles, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical execution while maintaining high standards of quality and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Salesforce Implementation ManagementAgile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementPMP CertificationZoho Projects Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSalesforce EcosystemAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyBacklog GroomingSprint PlanningKPI TrackingRisk ManagementChange ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityDecision-Making AbilityAttention to DetailTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

JiraClickUpZoho ProjectsExcelConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Admin CertificationSalesforce Platform CertificationSalesforce Consultant CertificationPMP CertificationCertified Scrum Master (CSM)

Industry Keywords

Consulting EnvironmentDelivery GovernanceClient EngagementProject Lifecycle ManagementInternal Delivery Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation to closure
Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Track progress, identify risks and issues, and drive mitigation strategies
Ensure adherence to delivery governance and quality standards
Own delivery, accountability, and decision-making
Act as the primary point of contact for clients
Manage client expectations, provide regular updates, and handle escalations
Facilitate requirement discussions, demos, and feedback loops
Plan and manage sprints, backlog grooming, and release cycles
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical execution
Coordinate with Salesforce developers, admins, architects, QA, and business analysts
Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, remove blockers, and optimize resource utilization
Maintain RAID logs, status reports, project plans, and KPI tracking
Track timeline adherence, budget, and quality metrics
Ensure compliance with internal delivery frameworks and best practices
Manage change requests and scope creep
Escalate critical issues proactively

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience (job overview)
7+ years of experience in project management
Proven track record of managing end-to-end Salesforce implementations
Experience handling multiple projects and client engagements
Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies
Experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Proficiency in Zoho Projects, Jira, ClickUp, or similar project management tools
Familiarity with the Salesforce platform, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles
Familiarity with Excel, Confluence, or similar reporting and documentation tools
High ownership and accountability, structured thinking, attention to detail, ability to work in fast-paced consulting environments, collaboration, and team leadership
Salesforce certifications (Admin, Platform, or Consultant) preferred
PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred
Experience in consulting or SI environment preferred