Salesforce Solution Architect, Senior Manager

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Health coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Salesforce cloud implementation projects in higher education, healthcare, construction or manufacturing industries. You will manage multiple project teams, coordinate across locations, and ensure on-time delivery with high-quality results.

You will mentor analysts, develop engagement plans and manage budgets while collaborating with clients and internal teams to drive transformation and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with Cloud implementation.
• Experience with Salesforce.com in Higher Education, Healthcare, Construction or Manufacturing and Industrials.
• Proven ability as a functional application specialist.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to train and mentor Huron staff on project management and technical aspects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scale and duration.
• Strong analytical skills to translate meetings into shareable docs.
• Desire to learn new tools and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams across locations and manage client meetings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Develop work plans and coordinate project activities.
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgets and AR.
• Support practice and business development initiatives.

Skills

Cloud implementation

Salesforce implementation

Functional application specialist

Communication skills

Training and mentoring

Project management

Analytical skills

Learning mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Assist clients with solving their most complex challenges, as well as planning and implementation of Cloud software. In this role, you will lead members of the team and work in conjunction with other Huron and client team members throughout the entire implementation lifecycle including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support. Relevant experience in Higher Education, Healthcare, Construction or Manufacturing and Industrials industries is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in the following:
  • Project Management methodology
  • Identification of business process modifications
  • Complex design document creation
  • Testing approach for script development and execution
  • End-user training development and execution
  • Change management design and execution
• Manage multiple project teams simultaneously at disparate locations
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks
• Foster working relationships with client personnel at all levels
• Facilitate and leads client meetings
• Develop team work plans and coordinates project team activities
• Directs client and consulting resources with day‑to‑day duties
• Manage client deliverables, project budget, and quality assurance
• Coach and mentors Analysts and Associates
• Actively participate in practice and business development initiatives
• Manage engagement economics including financial forecast, burn rates, and AR
• Develop statement of work and manages change orders

Requirements

• 5 years of related experience with Cloud implementation experience
• Project implementation experience with Salesforce.com in Higher Education, Healthcare, Construction or Manufacturing and Industrials industries
• Experience as a functional application specialist
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration
• The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project‑management and technical dimensions
• The ability to contribute on multiple projects of differing scale and duration
• Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
• A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
• Huron requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
• Willingness to travel as necessary

Salary

The estimated base salary for this job is $165,000 - $190,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $198,000 - $228,000.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs
• annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy
• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• free annual health screenings and coaching
• bank at work
• on-site workshops
• ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Position Details

Position Level Senior Manager Country United States of America

Culture & Values

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Equal Opportunity

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.