[Hiring] Junior Program Manager @Cherokee Federal

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Program Manager (Salesforce) to support the successful delivery of a variety of Salesforce projects. This role bridges project execution and program-level oversight, supporting multiple workstreams, managing reporting and metrics, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The Junior Program Manager will assist in driving delivery excellence, ensuring alignment to program goals, and supporting stakeholder communication across technical and functional teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into full program management within a federal Salesforce environment.

Responsibilities

• Support program-level planning, execution, and tracking across multiple Salesforce project workstreams
• Assist Program or Project Managers in managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables across the program
• Coordinate with Salesforce developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines
• Track program performance metrics including sprint velocity, delivery milestones, and resource utilization
• Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly status reports, executive briefings, and program dashboards
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies across projects and escalate appropriately
• Support Agile processes including sprint planning, backlog tracking, and release coordination
• Facilitate cross-team communication and ensure timely responses to Government inquiries and taskers
• Assist in onboarding program personnel and ensuring access, tools, and environments are provisioned
• Maintain program documentation, reporting repositories, and Salesforce-related tracking systems
• Support financial tracking activities including budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Collaborate with leadership on continuous improvement of program delivery processes and governance
• Stay current on Salesforce capabilities, federal program requirements, and program management best practices
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of general work experience with at least two (2) years supporting IT or Salesforce projects
• Experience supporting program or project management activities in a federal or government contracting environment preferred
• Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystem (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or platform capabilities) strongly preferred
• Experience supporting Agile delivery teams and working within DevOps environments
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Government Public Trust Clearance
• US Citizenship is required
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to brief stakeholders at various levels
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps
• Understanding of program metrics, reporting, and performance tracking
• Ability to identify risks and support mitigation planning
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently while supporting a larger program team

Benefits

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Salesforce Junior Program Manager: $60-90K
• Pay commensurate with experience
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice

Company Description

Higher Echelon (HESFP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about HESFP, visit cherokee-federal.com.