Director Application Development - Salesforce

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan with pension

Paid time off with tenure

Tuition reimbursement and career plans

Parental leave with transition back to

On-site fitness center and cafeteria

Employee discount program

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group seeks an experienced Director, Application Development - Salesforce to lead strategy, delivery, and evolution of our Salesforce and enterprise sales technology ecosystem. This role partners with executives to shape how our sales and service organizations engage with customers and advisors.

The Leader will drive the technology vision, build a high-performing team, and deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value while championing Agile

Qualifications

• Lead the Salesforce ecosystem strategy, delivery and evolution across enterprise sales technology.
• Partner with executives, product leaders and IT to deliver innovative, measurable business value.
• Champion Agile delivery practices while balancing priorities and execution.
• Bridge cloud technologies with complex enterprise integrations to support customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Define the technology vision and roadmap for Salesforce and integrated platforms.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of managers, analysts, developers and engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive enterprise initiatives to successful, on-time delivery within budget.
• Foster cross-functional alignment across Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Integrations.

Skills

Salesforce expertise

Leadership

Agile delivery

Strategic thinking

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Join Western & Southern – Somewhere You Want to Be

Western & Southern is somewhere to grow, lead, win and do good for others. Our supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities and connection to our local communities make our company the ideal place for a career. For more than 137 years, our long-term success has been fueled by a deep commitment to customer service and our community.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, W&S is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes. Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us a top 100 ranking on the American Opportunity Index (AOI). We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. We take pride in our award-winning talent development team and our recognition as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer.

Hear what our associates say about their experience at W&S!

Our Culture: Excellence and Collaboration

Western & Southern is built on a culture of integrity, top-notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact-based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way.

A Day in the Life of a Director, Application Development - Salesforce

We're seeking an experienced Director, Application Development - Salesforce to lead the strategy, delivery, and evolution of our Salesforce and enterprise sales technology ecosystem. This role sits at the center of business transformation, partnering with executive stakeholders to shape the future of how our sales and service organizations engage with customers and advisors.

The Leader will:

• Drive the technology vision and roadmap for our Salesforce ecosystem, including Agentforce, Financial Services Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and key integrated platforms
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Manager, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Administrators, and Quality Engineers
• Partner closely with business executives, product leaders, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value
• Champion Agile delivery practices while balancing strategic priorities, operational excellence, and execution
• Partner across Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Data, Integration, and other IT organizations to align priorities, remove roadblocks, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise initiatives
• Bridge modern cloud technologies with complex enterprise and legacy integrations to deliver seamless customer experiences

We're looking for a leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional business acumen, someone who can inspire teams, influence stakeholders, navigate complexity, and turn vision into results.

If you're ready to lead transformational initiatives, influence enterprise technology strategy, develop exceptional talent, and drive meaningful business outcomes through innovation, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our sales technology ecosystem and create lasting business value.

Premier Benefits to Support You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
• Paid time off increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
• Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
• Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
• Extensive employee discount program.

Western & Southern is not just a place to work—it’s somewhere to grow, lead, win and make a difference in your career and community. Learn more at

www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.