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Merkle

Senior Salesforce Engagement Manager

Salesforceproject managementAgileSCRUMWaterfallSDLCCRMclient managementteam leadershipcertification

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Full job description

Merkle is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager in Dublin to lead medium to large-scale Salesforce implementations. Responsibilities include managing enterprise-level Salesforce projects end-to-end, client relationship management, project documentation, planning, ticket management, testing, and team leadership. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in IT project management focused on Salesforce or CRM, knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to obtaining Salesforce certification within 6 months. The position offers flexible working arrangements and supports diversity and inclusion.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end enterprise-level Salesforce implementations from initiation to go-live and post-deployment support
  • Own and manage client relationships with project managers
  • Document requirements, process flows, user guides, training materials, and prototype Salesforce solutions
  • Create and own detailed project plans including risk and issue logs, dependency lists, and timelines
  • Create clear and detailed tickets and user stories for developers and configurators
  • Track resolution of tickets and user stories to ensure smooth project progression
  • Manage testing process for Salesforce solutions and coordinate bug triage
  • Regularly train on Salesforce platform to stay updated on new features and best practices
  • Maintain and update project information within internal project management tools
  • Provide regular project progress updates to management
  • Oversee change management throughout project delivery
  • Manage formal handover of completed projects to customers and/or support teams
  • Line manage junior Engagement Manager team members providing mentorship and guidance
  • Lead internal initiatives to improve Salesforce implementation methodology and delivery process

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing IT projects, with a focus on Salesforce or CRM implementations
  • Extensive experience in various project and program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
  • Demonstrated technical understanding of Salesforce platforms and ecosystem
  • Experience working with Agile software development methodologies, such as SCRUM
  • Formal project management qualification or training (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is beneficial
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Exceptional client-facing communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects and lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies within the Salesforce ecosystem
  • Commit to acquiring at least one Salesforce certification within the first 6 months

Tech stack

SalesforceAgileSCRUMWaterfallSDLC

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements discussedInclusive and diverse work environmentSupport for reasonable adjustments due to disability or medical condition

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