Salesforce Lead Architect Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud (6+ Month Contract)

Publicis Sapient; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking an experienced Salesforce Lead Architect specializing in Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud to shape Salesforce solutions for marketing objectives and lead design across the delivery lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of Salesforce experience with SFMC and Data Cloud, plus at least 2 years as a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant, and proven client-facing and stakeholder management skills to guide offshore and distributed delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Salesforce experience with SFMC and Data Cloud.
• 2+ years as a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant.
• Experience on Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next implementations.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design across the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand marketing objectives and use cases.
• Provide client-facing advisory and stakeholder management across projects.

Skills

SFMC

Salesforce Data Cloud

Solution Architect

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Offshore teams

Tools

Salesforce

Marketing Cloud

Data Cloud

Job description

Job De ion

Salesforce Lead Architect – Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud

We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Lead Architect – Marketing Cloud & Data Cloud with strong expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) and Data Cloud. The role will work closely with client stakeholders to understand marketing objectives and use cases, shape Salesforce solutions, and lead solution design across the delivery lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Salesforce architecture and consulting experience, including hands-on exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next implementations, along with excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of Salesforce experience, with strong expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) and Data Cloud.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant.
• Experience working on at least one Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next implementation project.
• Strong understanding of marketing objectives, customer journeys, and marketing use cases.
• Proven experience leading client conversations, discovery sessions, and requirements workshops.
• Strong experience in Salesforce solution design and architecture.
• Experience with backlog ownership and Agile delivery.
• Experience working with and coordinating offshore development teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging senior client stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience across other Salesforce Clouds, including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
• Relevant Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, or architecture certifications.
• Experience delivering large-scale Salesforce transformation programmes.
• Experience working with distributed or international delivery teams.