Salesforce Functional Solution Architect

TruSummit Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Salesforce Functional Solution Architect to lead strategic consulting initiatives. This role involves advising clients on Salesforce adoption, designing integrated solutions, and ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of Salesforce's capabilities. With a vibrant company culture that values diversity and collaboration, this position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team that empowers clients and drives impactful solutions in the Salesforce ecosystem.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Health Insurance

401k with Matching

Professional Development Funding

Certification Bonuses

Health Club Reimbursement

Volunteer Days

Team Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting or advisory roles.
• Expertise in Salesforce declarative tools like Flow and Lightning.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Salesforce adoption strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage the full delivery lifecycle from scoping to post-go-live support.

Skills

Salesforce Platform

Management Consulting

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Salesforce Declarative Tools

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salesforce Certifications

Tools

Salesforce

DevOps Tools

Job description

Salesforce Functional Solution Architect

Who We Are
TruSummit Solutions is a young, energetic, fast-growing, results-driven Salesforce Implementation Partner headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Our teams empower and educate clients on the value and capabilities of Enterprise Applications, focusing on Platform as a Service (PaaS). We specialize in strategic consulting and business process modeling to architect solutions aligned with our customers' strategic needs. As a women-owned and operated company, we value diversity. Our culture is guided by core values:

• Collaboration - We work as a team, including client members, to build the best solutions
• Commitment - We deliver quality work
• Aptitude - We are experts in current and future technologies
• Passion - Our motivation beyond just a job

The Role

As a Solution Architect at TruSummit, you will ensure the integrity and strength of solutions recommended to clients. You will act as a trusted advisor and mentor, requiring a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform, consulting skills, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders at various levels to deliver complex solutions.

Responsibilities

Consulting & Advisory

• Define and drive Salesforce adoption strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead discovery sessions and workshops with stakeholders
• Advise on KPIs, success metrics, and data-driven decision frameworks
• Translate platform capabilities into business outcomes for clients
• Identify opportunities for Salesforce expansion and integrations
• Support change management and adoption strategies

Salesforce Solution Architecture

• Own end-to-end solution architecture ensuring scalability, security, and compliance
• Design integrated Salesforce solutions using declarative features, custom development, and third-party apps
• Develop architecture artifacts and enforce architectural governance
• Bridge business and technical needs by translating requirements
• Evaluate and recommend solution options, support POCs

Project and Solution Delivery

• Manage the full delivery lifecycle from scoping to post-go-live support
• Ensure understanding and alignment on scope, timeline, and budget
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project risks
• Engage in configuration and build work as needed
• Provide effort estimates and support QA and deployment activities
• Monitor performance, adoption, and client satisfaction

Collaboration and Enablement

• Support pre-sales activities and platform demonstrations
• Stay current with Salesforce releases and industry trends
• Contribute to internal tools and frameworks
• Mentor junior consultants

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting, professional services, or advisory roles
• 4+ years leading Salesforce project teams with cross-cloud solutions
• Ability to establish credibility with clients and internal teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Deep understanding of Salesforce’s role in enterprise tech
• Expertise in Salesforce declarative tools (Flow, Lightning, Platform Events)
• Experience with delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields; Salesforce certifications (Admin, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) required
• Remote position with up to 30% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or advanced Salesforce certifications in specialized clouds
• Active participation in Salesforce community and recognition (e.g., MVP)
• Experience with DevOps tools supporting CI/CD

Benefits

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, unlimited PTO
• Health insurance, flexible schedule, 401k with matching
• Professional development funding, certification bonuses
• Other perks: health club reimbursement, volunteer days, team events

TruSummit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, etc. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.