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Manage project execution, budget, and timelines for Salesforce implementations while liaising with stakeholders and delivering on project success.
Salesforce Project Manager
Location: United States - we are fully remote!
Summary
Thunder’s Project Managers are the lifeblood of our consulting engagements - serving as the project expert in planning, maintaining accountability, and managing resources to successfully deliver projects for our customer. The PM plans, liaises and allocates team members to a project, holding the team accountable for recording time and deliverables to maintain an overview on project progress and health. They also ensure that projects are completed within the determined time frame, within the constraints of the budget, and with sufficient staffing.
Our ideal candidate is a natural multitasker who brings a keen eye for detail and depth in the delivery of effective Salesforce implementations. Thunder PMs are able to think critically and use their good judgment to maximize the success of the project. We value excellent communication and financial acumen, a comfort level with briefing clients in advance when timelines change or obstacles arise, and working effectively in high-pressure situations.
Responsibilities:
- Create and manage execution of project plan(s) with timelines and milestones (typically 2-4 projects at a time)
- Hold responsibility for day-to-day management of the project's budget, schedule, and deliverables
- Organize project logistics and stakeholder interactions
- Own financial details, budget management (inclusive of project margin), timesheet submission and project level forecasting
- Prepare and communicate regular status reports for the client, driving executive level communication in conjunction with a Delivery Manager
- Act as the point of contact internally for your project, communicating to internal stakeholders on the status of your project
- Responsible for combined on+offshore team project delivery success and owning the overall health of on+offshore project team
- Manage project's open action items, decisions logs and associated follow-up
- Drive our delivery & project management methodology - with clients and internally at Thunder!
- Help drive customer satisfaction and CSAT responses for partnership level
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of Salesforce project management experience in a consulting/professional services environment
- Experience serving as the primary interface with offshore partners
- Experience with Agile software development methodology
- Emotional intelligence and leadership skills to work with various stakeholders, effectively facilitating meetings
- Ability to prioritize individual and team tasks to ensure timely execution of projects from start to finish
- PMP (PMI) or designation or certification from other recognized project management/process methodology (Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, Kanban) (preferred)
- Salesforce Administrator Certification (preferred)
- Willingness to obtain additional certifications
Why Thunder? Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job.
- A Culture of Builders – We’re a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You’ll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you’re excited to build, innovate, and grow, you’ll fit right in.
- Forge Your Own Path – At Thunder, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping it. Whether it’s jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take.
Perks In Store for You:
- Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
- Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!
- Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
- Work from anywhere (well, almost 😉) - Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2-week minimum!), and generous leave policies - because the best work happens where you’re happiest.
- People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.
Thunder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any employee via email, the Internet (including LinkedIn), or directly without a fully-executed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Thunder, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.
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