Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Salesforce Consulting to lead the design and delivery of complex Salesforce solutions for client engagements. This senior-level role combines Salesforce solution leadership, client advisory, team management, technical governance, and business development responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Salesforce Solution Leadership
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions aligned with client requirements and business objectives.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance throughout the Salesforce solution lifecycle.
- Evaluate business and technical challenges using a holistic approach and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
- Apply Salesforce leading practices to support solution quality, maintainability, performance, and user experience.
- Provide expertise across Salesforce applications, including relevant Salesforce Industry Clouds.
- Support the design and implementation of complex Salesforce and nCino solutions.
- Review technical designs and code to help ensure adherence to established engineering and quality standards.
Client & Stakeholder Advisory
- Serve as a senior advisor to clients and stakeholders on Salesforce-related business and technology challenges.
- Lead and facilitate client discussions to understand requirements, priorities, pain points, and desired business outcomes.
- Communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Present recommendations and alternative approaches, incorporating client feedback into solution decisions.
- Validate delivered solutions and outcomes against agreed client needs and expectations.
- Maintain a strong focus on both client experience and end-user experience throughout solution delivery.
- Delivery, Deployment & Technical Governance
- Guide teams through complex Salesforce implementations and delivery challenges.
- Support and oversee deployment pipelines and production releases.
- Participate in code reviews and provide technical oversight for production deployments.
- Use SQL and SOQL to support solution development, analysis, and troubleshooting as required.
- Promote appropriate technical, professional, quality, and governance standards throughout project delivery.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and delivery issues and determine when escalation or corrective action is required.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing consulting and delivery teams.
- Provide clear direction while enabling team members to operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Conduct constructive coaching conversations and provide actionable feedback across different levels of the organization.
- Address issues that may affect team performance, collaboration, or delivery outcomes.
- Encourage continuous learning and development to keep the team's Salesforce capabilities aligned with evolving industry practices.
- Business Development & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in business development activities that contribute to organizational growth.
- Apply Salesforce expertise and market knowledge to support client opportunities and solution discussions.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for process, technology, and operational improvement.
- Promote continuous improvement across Salesforce delivery practices and client engagements.
- Maintain current knowledge of Salesforce capabilities, industry trends, and relevant implementation practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10‑15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Extensive experience delivering and solutioning complex Salesforce implementations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing discussions and facilitate conversations involving complex business and technical requirements.
- Strong ability to assess client needs from an end-to-end or holistic perspective.
- Proven experience managing teams and providing leadership across complex engagements.
Candidates with the following experience will be particularly relevant:
- Hands‑on experience designing or solutioning complex Salesforce and nCino implementations.
- Experience working with Salesforce Industry Clouds.
- Knowledge and experience with deployment pipelines.
- Experience conducting code reviews and supporting production deployments.
- Ability to build and work with SQL and SOQL queries.
- Strong understanding of client and end‑user experience when designing Salesforce solutions.
- Demonstrated experience proactively managing teams and delivery responsibilities.
- Experience contributing to business development activities.
The role requires an experienced leader who can:
- Communicate recommendations and complex concepts through clear, structured, and compelling messages.
- Apply systems thinking to uncover root causes, dependencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Navigate ambiguity and complex delivery situations while maintaining sound judgment.
- Make difficult decisions when necessary to protect delivery quality and team effectiveness.
- Develop and coach team members while maintaining high professional and technical standards.
- Build productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
- Balance strategic advisory responsibilities with technical and operational delivery requirements.