job summary: The Salesforce Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and oversight of IT programs and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and the delivery of business value. This role manages cross-functional teams, both directly and indirectly, including internal staff and external contractors, and is accountable for the full project portfolio lifecycle-from budgeting and forecasting to execution and outcome measurement. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing project management methodologies, leading large-scale initiatives, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and integrating change management for successful adoption. The ideal candidate brings over 5 years of IT and project management experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and proficiency in both Agile and waterfall methodologies. Experience managing vendors, navigating nonprofit environments, and overseeing COTS and SaaS solution implementations is also important. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with PMP or SCRUM certification preferred. location: Arlington, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $50 - 65 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: ? Accountable for quality execution across business facing and internal IT portfolios as measured by schedule and budget adherence, work quality, and benefits / outcomes attainment. ? Owns the strategic, cross program view of the entire portfolio including financial plan and implications, program inter-dependencies, scope, schedule, risk, communications, procurement, and resources ? Accountable for developing and delivering portfolio analytics and ensures portfolio mix is understood and aligns to appropriate higher-level strategic objectives. ? Leads appropriate project portfolio review sessions and forums. ? This role will be responsible for playing the role of project manager and will lead project planning and execution personally. ? Responsible for delivering outcomes tied to business value and focused on optimization of end-to-end process and user experience ? Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with stakeholders and acts as focal point for program-related activities, ensuring effective communication with all project stakeholders, steering committees, and core team members. ? Ensures appropriate organizational change management is integrated into all program and project initiatives providing for a positive end user experience and adoption ? Manages and mentors internal and external project management and team resources ? Ensure appropriate budget development and forecasting for all assigned program and projects ? Accountable for leading all aspects of project management staffing including sourcing, hiring, conflict resolution, on-boarding, and off-boarding of contract-based project management resources. Teamwork and Leadership ? Partnership with members of IT Leadership team required to drive effective portfolio and project management for each of their respective areas. ? Ensures collaboration with all functional business units within NAA and across IT to achieve strategic, tactical and program/project goals. ? Role model for open communications and conflict resolution ? Builds effective project teams and utilizes each project team member to his/her fullest potential ? Provides clear direction and mentoring to internal and external staff Communication ? Ensures stake holders are effectively informed of program/project information and involved in relevant decision making ? Facilitates team meetings effectively ? Develops and executes program/project communications plans, as appropriate ? Delivers actionable, well-organized presentations appropriate for varying audiences from C-suite to SMEs ? Communicate openly and honestly with all stakeholders qualifications: 1. 5+ years IT experience 2. 5+ years IT project management experience of increasing project size and complexity 3. Excellent skills in IT Portfolio and Project Management 4. SCRUM or PMP Certified or willing to obtain 5. Strong influencing and analytical skills required 6. Sound business and technical acumen 7. Ability and desire to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment 8. Experience managing IT Projects in a nonprofit environment 9. Proven ability to manage IT Vendors (Salesforce/Nimble, HigherLogic, Pardot) and contract staff 10. Experience effectively managing RFP process for IT solutions 11. Experience implementing COTS & SaaS solutions 12. Experience with multiple project methodologies, including waterfall and Agile. 13. Strong Time Management, Organization and Execution Skills 14. Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills 15. Strong collaboration skills required to effectively work across a diverse group including executives, managers, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) 16. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills 17. Ability to understand/dissect organizational culture and tailor communication and processes to successfully navigate the same. skills: Salesforce project experience Experience working with vendors on implementations Project Management experience PMP Agile certifications Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.