Salesforce Project Director

About the role

Magellan, an international management and technology consulting group, is looking for a Salesforce Project Director (M/F) based in Paris. You will provide strategic leadership for one or more large-scale projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and business executives so that projects stay aligned with business objectives, program governance is overseen and teams achieve their expected outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Define project strategy by aligning objectives, budgets and roadmaps with business priorities and executive leadership expectations.
• Lead program governance through steering committees and executive-level governance bodies.
• Prioritize initiatives while balancing resource constraints, risks and changing business requirements.
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, ensuring their professional development and clear allocation of responsibilities.
• Oversee executive-level client relationships, including escalations, contract negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure project profitability, delivery quality and effective risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management practices, methodologies and tools.

Required profile

• Master's degree (engineering school, business school, university or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs, ideally in a consulting firm or systems integrator.
• Proven track record in large-scale digital transformation initiatives and strategic client accounts.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional, multi-project and/or international teams.
• Fluent professional English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of project and program governance models.
• Good knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem and CRM and digital transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in financial management, risk management and project performance oversight.