Role: Project Manager
Skill: Project management, CRM.
Mode: Hybrid
Experience: 8 to 12 years
Job Location: Bangalore
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Job Overview
The Project Manager plays a critical role in driving successful delivery of moderately complex projects, particularly those involving CRM platforms such as Salesforce. This role requires a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate the ability to lead transformation initiatives across diverse teams within a large and complex architectural ecosystem. Experience in managing transformation programs involving multiple vendors, including participation in RFI and RFP processes, is essential.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Validates the project scope, plans and schedules for moderately complex projects; adheres to metrics for project success and begins to suggest appropriate metrics; provides input to and applies standards (e.g. delivery process, roles and responsibilities, operational norms, compliance).
- Identifies risks to program success and escalates to management as necessary.
- Manages project delivery process, scope, and costs of moderately complex projects under broad supervision; drives completion of the project.
- Manages stakeholder relationships; develops and executes communication plan.
- Manages change by identifying impacts of the project, building awareness and support for change within the organization, and contributing to development of training.
- Evaluates project results against success metrics; recommends or implements changes to processes, resources and solutions that improve productivity and end product.
- Consistently delivers established team reporting and guidance metrics.
- CRM Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) or other CRM platforms designed for Go-to-Market teams. Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Transformation Leadership: Proven experience leading transformation initiatives across complex architectural ecosystems involving multiple teams and systems.
- Vendor Management: Hands-on experience managing vendor relationships, including leading RFI and RFP processes, evaluating proposals, and coordinating multi-vendor delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence across Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and IT teams.
- Communication: Outgoing personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Project Delivery: Skilled in managing scope, timelines, and budgets for moderately complex projects. Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, assess risks, and implement effective solutions.
- Change Management: Experience in driving organizational change, including impact analysis, training, and adoption strategies.
- Reporting & Metrics: Ability to define, track, and report on success metrics that align with business goals.
Skills & Abilities:
- CRM Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software and/or product development on Salesforce platforms (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) or other enterprise CRM systems.
- Transformation Projects: Demonstrated experience leading transformation initiatives across large, complex ecosystems involving multiple teams and technologies.
- Vendor Engagement: Proven track record in managing vendor relationships, including leading RFI and RFP processes and evaluating proposals.
Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) highly regarded.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) preferred for Agile environments.
Salesforce certifications (e.g., Administrator, Platform App Builder, or Consultant) a strong plus.
- Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Communication & Leadership: Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
