Senior Salesforce Project Manager

BlueSky Digital Solutions
BlueSky Digital Solutions is a leading cloud and Salesforce consulting organization delivering complex digital transformation programmes across Financial Services and other enterprise sectors.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced contract Project Manager with proven experience delivering Salesforce implementations within the Financial Services sector. The successful candidate will own end-to-end delivery across enterprise programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of Salesforce implementation programmes
Run Agile, SAFe, or Waterfall methodologies depending on project needs
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives and backlog refinement
Manage project plans, risks, issues and dependencies
Lead SteerCo governance sessions
Manage scope and change control
Drive delivery against timelines, budget and quality
Coordinate cross-functional teams
Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
Use Jira and Confluence for planning, tracking and documentation
Required Experience
5–10+ years Project Management experience
Salesforce implementation experience (Sales, Service, FSC, OmniStudio)
Financial Services experience (Banking or Insurance)
Enterprise client exposure (Standard Bank, ABSA, Capitec or similar)
End-to-end delivery ownership
Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery
Skills and Competencies
Salesforce delivery lifecycle knowledge
Agile / Scrum / SAFe expertise
Strong stakeholder management
Integration and API understanding
Problem-solving and decision-making
Jira and Confluence proficiency
Commercial Expectations
Operate with a strong consulting mindset focused on billability, utilization, and revenue contribution
Understand and manage project financials including burn rate, margin, and recovery
Drive efficient delivery to maximize utilization and minimize non-billable time
Support identification of upsell and extension opportunities within client accounts
Governance & SteerCo Alignment
Lead and facilitate monthly internal and external SteerCo sessions
Ensure all project changes, risks, and deviations are formally documented and approved
Maintain full visibility of project health through RAID logs and structured reporting
Align delivery governance with BlueSky Delivery Office standards and frameworks
Ensure all projects produce CSAT feedback and case studies post-delivery
Onboarding & Delivery Expectations
Ability to onboard into new client environments and projects within 2 weeks
Rapidly understand client context, delivery status, and key risks
Take ownership of delivery with minimal ramp-up time
Establish credibility quickly with client stakeholders and delivery teams
Contract Terms
Contract duration will typically range from 6 to 12 months, depending on client requirements and programme scope
Extensions may be considered based on performance and client demand

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
No