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Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis MN. or Denver CO. (with remote consideration for qualified candidates) Employment Type: Full-time

Are you a seasoned Program Manager who thrives on bringing structure to complex initiatives and aligning business and technology teams toward a common goal? Trissential is hiring a Sr Program Manager- Salesforce Program Delivery to join our client's team and drive the successful execution of enterprise-scale Salesforce initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead highly visible Salesforce and related programs, influence executive stakeholders, and help shape strategic business outcomes.

What's in It for You?

• Lead large-scale Salesforce programs directly impacting strategic transformations impacting business operations and customer experience
• Partner with executives, business stakeholders, architects, vendors, and technology teams to influence strategic decisions
• Own program governance, financial oversight, risk management, and delivery execution across multiple workstreams
• Work in a collaborative, highly cross-functional environment where facilitation, leadership, and communication are valued
• Lead a multi-year Salesforce transformation central to modernizing customer and revenue operations
• Operate at both strategic and execution levels, driving program outcomes while maintaining leadership visibility
• Enjoy a stable schedule with regular business hours, no on-call responsibilities, and minimal travel requirements

Your Role & Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Define and manage program scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, and delivery roadmaps
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans and executive-level reporting
• Influence strategic direction of Salesforce initiatives in partnership with executive stakeholders
• Accountable for program-level outcomes across scope, schedule, financials, and business value realization

Salesforce Delivery Coordination

• Partner with Salesforce product owners, business stakeholders, vendors, architects, and delivery teams
• Support successful execution across requirements, design coordination, testing, release planning, deployment readiness, and stabilization activities
• Ensure risks, decisions, dependencies, and business impacts are documented and communicated effectively

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage program forecasting, budget tracking, variance reporting, and cost oversight
• Coordinate internal resources and external vendor staffing requirements
• Monitor resource constraints and capacity planning to keep delivery efforts on track

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement

• Facilitate steering committees, executive updates, status reviews, planning sessions, and decision forums
• Act as the central point of coordination between technology teams, business stakeholders, leadership, and vendors
• Drive clarity around ownership, action plans, decisions, and next steps

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify and proactively manage program-level risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Escalate concerns related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, or business readiness
• Track mitigation plans through resolution and ensure accountability across all stakeholders

Governance & Reporting

• Deliver concise, executive-ready communications and status reporting
• Support adherence to established project and program management standards
• Promote consistent delivery governance, documentation practices, and operational excellence

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years of program and/or project management experience leading complex business and IT initiatives
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise Salesforce programs or projects
• Strong understanding of the Salesforce delivery lifecycle, including release planning, testing, business readiness, and deployment activities
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
• Strong financial management experience including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and resource planning
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and driving alignment without direct authority
• Proven vendor management and third-party coordination experience
• Strong risk management, issue management, dependency tracking, and governance capabilities
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments while creating structure and maintaining momentum

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting Salesforce implementations, enhancements, integrations, or CRM transformation initiatives
• Experience managing managed service transitions or large enterprise CRM programs
• Previous experience working within highly matrixed enterprise environments
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and steering committees
• Salesforce ecosystem knowledge and familiarity with platform architecture concepts

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
• PgMP certification preferred
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications are a plus
• Salesforce-related certifications are beneficial but not required

What We Offer

At Trissential, we believe exceptional professionals deserve exceptional opportunities. By joining our client's team, you'll have the chance to work on high-visibility enterprise initiatives while collaborating with experienced business and technology leaders.

• Competitive Compensation -$87-$97 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off - Offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid Flexibility - Work onsite Tuesday through Thursday while maintaining flexibility on other days
• Leadership Exposure - Engage directly with executives, key stakeholders, and enterprise decision-makers
• Career Growth Opportunities - Expand your experience managing large-scale Salesforce and business transformation initiatives
• Collaborative Team Environment - Join a culture focused on partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success

This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to be part of something exciting?

If you're a strategic Program Manager with enterprise Salesforce experience who enjoys leading large-scale initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and driving meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential.