Salesforce CRM Program Manager

CRM Program Manager Consultant

Software Guidance & Assurance Inc., (SGA), is searching for a CRM Program Manager for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Sports Entertainment clients in Orlando, FL.

• Engagement Type:
  Contractor
• Department:
  Program Management Office (PMO) / Information Technology (IT)
• Duration: 12‑Month Contract (renewable)
• Location:
  
  Hybrid/Flexible (Aligned with the client's Hybrid/Flex policy)

The CRM Program Manager Consultant is a strategic and execution leader responsible for managing the logical grouping of projects that collectively form the company's CRM program. This role is crucial for defining, implementing, and optimizing customer relationship management strategy and system across the organization to enhance customer engagement, loyalty, retention, and lifetime value.

The consultant will serve as the overall Program Manager, driving multi‑channel digital communications and customer journey mapping initiatives while ensuring all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, aligned with the client's overall strategic objectives.

• CRM Strategy and Program Leadership
  • Strategic Road mapping:
    Define and document the CRM Program's goals, success metrics, scope, and requirements. Develop and manage the comprehensive CRM program roadmap, overseeing the entire project lifecycle for all CRM initiatives (implementation, optimization, and integration).
  • Customer Journey Ownership:
    Drive the design, implementation, and refinement of the end‑to‑end customer lifecycle strategy to ensure personalized, seamless experiences across all digital touchpoints.
  • Methodology Oversight:
    Lead the end‑to‑end program management process using both predictive (waterfall) and iterative (Agile/Scrum) methodologies.
  • Program Governance:
    Establish and enforce program governance structures, including securing work estimates from internal teams and vendors, conducting cost‑benefit/ROI analysis, and managing scope and change control for all system enhancements and strategic shifts.
  • Interdependency and Value Management:
    Proactively identify, track, and manage complex cross‑program and cross‑project dependencies. Establish a formal process to track, measure, and report on the realization of defined program benefits and strategic value.
• Stakeholder, Vendor, and Resource Management
  • Primary Liaison:
    Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, PMO, IT, Marketing, Sales, and external partners. Act as the primary point of contact for program‑related updates and inquiries.
  • Vendor and Contract Management:
    Oversee vendor partnerships, manage contract administration, and define, recommend, and secure contractual agreements, scope, and Statements of Work SOWs for CRM technical services.
  • Team Coordination:
    Coordinate and guide cross‑functional project teams (including globally distributed and offshore resources), providing clear direction and removing obstacles to ensure project milestones are met.
• System, Data, and Continuous Improvement
  • System Architecture and Optimization:
    Ensure the responsible technical leads deliver strategic guidance on the CRM platform architecture, configuration standards, and seamless integration with other critical systems.
  • Data Governance and Insights:
    Ensure data and marketing leads govern data quality, integrity, and compliance; define data segmentation strategies; and translate campaign performance metrics into actionable business insights.
  • Risk Mitigation and Reporting:
    Identify, document, and monitor potential risks and issues that could impact program delivery. Provide regular, transparent status reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders on program health and risk status.
  • Change Management and User Adoption:
    Lead organizational change management efforts related to CRM deployment to maximize user adoption, process adherence, and ROI across sales, marketing, and service teams.

• Program Management: 8+ years managing complex engineering, technical, and digital programs and projects simultaneously, with…