Salesforce (SFDC) Solution Architect - US Hybrid

Iowa State University Research Park; Siemens (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Salesforce Solution Architecture Lead to drive architecture strategy, governance, and integration across the organization. You will mentor architects, engage senior stakeholders, and align Salesforce with business goals in a hybrid Ames, IA setting.

The role emphasizes AI, data analytics, and automation to improve customer engagement, streamline delivery, and strengthen enterprise BI. You will champion lean delivery and market-standard practices.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study.
• 8+ years of business experience as a Solutions Architect in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.
• Extensive experience in Salesforce architecture leadership, ideally in the software/SaaS industry.
• Deep expertise across Salesforce multi-cloud - Sales, Service, CPQ/Billing (Revenue Cloud).
• Strong integration expertise with MuleSoft and SAP, designing and governing end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture strategy.
• Encourage process and systems transformation across the business.
• Ensure Salesforce aligns with business strategy, supporting SaaS/Software industry needs such as subscription models, customer success, product-led growth, and partner ecosystems.
• Provide architectural leadership during implementation, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and strategic business goals.
• Partner with the Enterprise Architecture function to ensure Salesforce is fully integrated into the broader technology roadmap.

Skills

Salesforce architecture leadership

Mentoring architecture teams

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

AI knowledge

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, CS, CE, EE, systems analysis or related field

Tools

MuleSoft

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Location: Ames, IA | Hybrid

General Summary

We are seeking a visionary Salesforce Solution Architecture Lead to drive the design, governance, and evolution of our Salesforce ecosystem as a core enabler of enterprise growth. This senior leadership role will define the architectural vision for Salesforce across the organization, ensuring flawless integration with SAP and other enterprise platforms via Mulesoft, and will own the design, integration, and optimization of Salesforce solutions that leverage AI, data analytics, and automation to improve customer engagement, streamline project delivery, and enhance business intelligence across the organization. The successful candidate will champion market standard methodologies and lean management principles, balancing innovation with operational efficiency, and ensuring Salesforce delivers maximum value to our software-driven business model.

As a Solution Architect, you will own the integrity and strength of the solutions recommended. You will be acting as a trusted advisor to our team and stakeholders in the business, and an effective mentor for other Salesforce professionals working alongside you. You will need a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform but just as importantly, top-notch communication skills to get your ideas and solutions across to interested parties and gain credibility for your vision to be built into successful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture Leadership

• Own and define the enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture strategy
• Encourage process and systems transformation across the business
• Ensure Salesforce aligns with business strategy, supporting SaaS/Software industry needs such as subscription models, customer success, product-led growth, and partner ecosystems
• Provide architectural leadership during implementation, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and strategic business goals
• Partner with the Enterprise Architecture function to ensure Salesforce is fully integrated into the broader technology roadmap

Integration & Ecosystem Ownership

• Own the design and governance of Salesforce-to-SAP integrations via MuleSoft ensuring scalability, resilience, and data integrity
• Define enterprise integration patterns, standards and governance across Salesforce and related systems
• Champion an API-lead connectivity approach to enable agility and reuse across business units
• Design and implement scalable, data-driven Salesforce solutions, demonstrating AI and automation to enhance business processes, improving customer insights, and optimizing decision-making
• Ensure compliance, security, and ethical use of AI in Salesforce applications
• Drive the roadmap for AI adoption within the Salesforce ecosystem
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate AI opportunities into technical Salesforce solutions

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build a team of Solution Architects, guiding them on Salesforce and integration best practices
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, translating sophisticated technology strategy into clear business outcomes
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Sales/Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Finance, and IT to align Salesforce architecture with business priorities

Required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master's or bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study
• 8+ years of business experience as a Solutions Architect in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis
• Extensive experience in Salesforce architecture leadership, ideally in the software/SaaS industry
• Deep expertise across Salesforce multi-cloud - Sales, Service, CPQ/Billing (Revenue Cloud)
• Strong integration expertise with MuleSoft and SAP, designing and governing end-to-end processes
• Consistent track record establishing governance frameworks
• Experience mentoring architecture teams
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Knowledge

Preferred

• Background in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, FEA or Gartner
• Financial Literacy
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of subscription management, billing, accounting, and customer lifecycle solutions
• Salesforce certifications
• Active in the Salesforce community

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Visionary problem solver with ability to shape Salesforce as an enterprise platform
• Strong leadership skills
• Exceptional communication and customer engagement, including C-level
• Advocate for market standard processes, lean delivery, and continuous improvement
• Ability to balance innovation with scalability, security, and cost-efficiency

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment (Hybrid near Siemens US locations)
• Occasional travel (25-35%) may be required

"Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States"