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Salesforce Project Manager - PMP - Public Sector/Govt Cloud

Remote/United States - Full-Time

SUMMARY

FormativGroup is seeking an experienced Salesforce Project Manager with deep expertise leading Public Sector and Government Cloud implementations. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle across complex Salesforce engagements, including scope, timeline, resources, budget, deliverables, risk management, stakeholder communications, and escalations, while consistently driving successful client outcomes and delivery excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of project leadership, Salesforce delivery expertise, Agile program management, and client-facing consulting experience. This individual will partner closely with executive stakeholders, architects, developers, analysts, and cross-functional delivery teams to successfully execute enterprise-scale Salesforce Government Cloud and Public Sector solutions.

This role requires a consultative leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage multi-workstream initiatives, and ensure high-quality delivery across Salesforce ecosystems including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Lightning, and the Force.com platform.

We're anticipating future openings and are connecting now with great talent who'd like to be considered when the time comes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Lead end-to-end Salesforce Government Cloud and Public Sector implementation projects across the full SDLC and Agile delivery lifecycle.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, financials, risks, dependencies, deliverables, resource planning, and overall client expectations throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Drive successful delivery of complex multi-cloud, multi-integration Salesforce initiatives involving cross-functional and distributed teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, facilitating executive-level communications, status reporting, workshops, governance meetings, and delivery reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with solution architects, business analysts, developers, QA teams, and leadership to validate technical and functional solution strategies.
  • Monitor project health through KPIs, financial tracking, RAID logs, sprint metrics, and delivery milestones while proactively mitigating risks and resolving escalations.
  • Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, retrospectives, and release planning activities.
  • Ensure adherence to Salesforce implementation best practices, governance standards, compliance requirements, and delivery methodologies.
  • Support project solutioning activities including requirements gathering, estimation, roadmap planning, implementation strategy, and change management.
  • Participate in pre-sales and business development activities including scoping workshops, statement of work reviews, effort estimation, and client presentations.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, including offshore and remote resources, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate deployment readiness, testing activities, UAT support, release management, and production cutover planning.
  • Maintain strong client relationships while positioning FormativGroup as a trusted advisor and strategic delivery partner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience managing enterprise Salesforce implementation projects within consulting or professional services environments.
  • Proven hands-on experience leading Salesforce Public Sector and Government Cloud implementations.
  • Strong experience delivering solutions across Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud (Community Cloud), Lightning Platform, and Force.com.
  • 8+ years of experience leading Agile software delivery initiatives across project, product, or program management disciplines.
  • Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-workstream, multi-cloud Salesforce programs with complex integration landscapes.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed delivery teams including offshore/onshore delivery models.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce delivery methodologies, release management, SDLC processes, and Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and XP.
  • Experience managing project financials including forecasting, budgeting, utilization tracking, and delivery performance metrics.
  • Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive alignment across technical and business teams.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand Salesforce architecture, integrations, APIs, data migration strategies, and platform capabilities.
  • Experience working within regulated or government environments with an understanding of compliance, governance, and security considerations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and client relationship management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced consulting environments managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Cannabis industry experience highly preferred
  • Salesforce certifications such as:
    • Salesforce Administrator
    • Advanced Administrator
    • Platform App Builder
    • Sales Cloud Consultant
    • Service Cloud Consultant
    • Experience Cloud Consultant
    • Salesforce Certified Application Architect
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)
  • Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud Plus (GovCloud Plus)
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and Salesforce deployment frameworks
  • Experience working with integrations involving MuleSoft, APIs, middleware platforms, or external government systems
  • Consulting experience supporting federal, state, or local government agencies preferred

    LOCATION

    • This role is a US-based remote role with potential travel.
    • To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Washington DC.
    • Candidates residing outside of these states are not currently eligible for consideration. 
    • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity. 

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc. 

Estimated Compensation Range:

$125,000 - $165,000 USD

FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.  

FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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