Salesforce Project Manager - Higher Education

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.  

People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best. 

What You Will Do:

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing one or more Salesforce projects within the Higher Education field, overseeing internal teams and building strong the client relationships. Project managers provide day to day project leadership through supporting the full life cycle of development, from analysis and discovery to training and go live. 

Duties:

• Create and execute project workplans.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Effectively applies methodology and enforces standards.
• Identifies and mitigates project risk.
• Monitor and achieve project financial objectives.
• Identify and pursue additional business opportunities.
• Actively engages with clients to build strong relationships.

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience managing the implementation of business systems software products in a project management capacity required.
• Experience with Higher Education Institutions ideal.
• Experience with CRM required, Salesforce.com strongly preferred.
• Consulting project management skills including managing client relationships and communications.
• Experience managing project teams including staff assignments, project scope, budget and schedule.
• Ability to manage staff through entire SDLC to include, requirements analysis, conceptual design, detailed design, software development and configuration, quality assurance and training.
• Understanding of data modeling, data mapping and/or data conversion.
• Solid organizational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting business development activities by attending client sales meetings and assisting with project proposals.
• Enthusiasm and ability to drive results.
• Degree in Information Technology or Business degree with IT experience required.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM and industry specific solutions including: NPSP, EDA, Admissions Connect, Advisor Link

Additional Information 

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:  

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you. Our IDEA—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship—Program maximizes a sense of belonging by creating an environment where diverse experiences are embraced, and authenticity is welcomed. 

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $125,000 - $180,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.

Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information, visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.