Senior Salesforce Architect & Platform Lead

Envista Holdings Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 164,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista Holdings Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Salesforce Architect to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Salesforce platforms across Sales Cloud and related CRM technologies.

You will manage a high‑performing team of admins and developers, partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable CRM solutions, and drive platform governance and adoption. The role emphasizes strong leadership, enterprise CRM strategy, data governance, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT/CRM roles (with a focus on Salesforce), including several years in Salesforce platform management or Salesforce architecture positions.
• Proven track record of leading CRM initiatives and teams; experience should include hands‑on Salesforce administration or development as well as supervisory responsibilities.
• Deep knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem – expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud (CRM) and familiarity with Service Cloud or Marketing Cloud.
• Strong skills in Salesforce configuration, customization (Flows, Apex, Lightning Components), and integration methods (APIs, mulesoft) to design scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Excellent people management skills – able to mentor technical staff and coordinate work across on-site/offshore resources and multiple system integration partners and MSPs.
• Solid project management capabilities, with experience delivering Salesforce or CRM projects through their full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, backlog management, and tools (JIRA, etc.) to facilitate iterative and on-time delivery of enhancements.
• Ability to balance multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinker who can align technology plans with business strategy – capable of assessing complex business requirements and translating them into effective Salesforce solutions and roadmaps with clear business value.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills with attention to detail; comfortable using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure success of CRM improvements.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior business stakeholders, gather and clarify requirements, and set appropriate expectations.
• Adept at crafting presentations, documentation, and training materials for both technical teams and end-users.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build consensus and drive user adoption and change management efforts for new Salesforce processes or features.
• Enthusiasm for staying up-to-date with the latest Salesforce innovations, CRM trends, and industry best practices.
• A self‑driven leader who embraces continuous learning and encourages the team to obtain new skills and certifications.
• Experience evaluating and implementing third‑party Salesforce apps or emerging CRM tools is a plus, as is exposure to related domains like data analytics or customer master data management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive Salesforce CRM strategy and multi-year roadmap for Envista, establishing enterprise-wide standards, architecture guidelines, and governance policies that align the platform with business objectives.
• Own the Salesforce product vision (spanning Sales Cloud and other CRM tools) and ensure planned enhancements drive value and support future growth.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Envista’s Salesforce environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Identify and implement platform enhancements.
• Conduct regular system audits and data quality checks to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases and emerging features, proactively leveraging new capabilities to continuously improve the platform.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Salesforce administrators and developers (including external partners or consultants).
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to ensure solution quality, while fostering a collaborative, innovative team culture focused on excellence and professional development.
• Effectively prioritize team workloads and cultivate Salesforce skills (e.g., encourage certifications, training) to build a best-in-class CRM team.
• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and other departments to prioritize and deliver CRM projects that meet business needs.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions by overseeing design, configuration, and customization efforts.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage the delivery lifecycle (backlog grooming, sprints, testing, deployment), ensuring on-time project completion and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
• Act as the key liaison between IT and business teams for all Salesforce-related initiatives.
• Establish and enforce governance best practices for the Salesforce platform including managing user access, roles/profiles, and data security; setting development standards (coding, configuration, change management); and defining processes for release management and quality assurance.
• Implement frameworks for reuse, documentation, and change control to maintain a well-governed, compliant CRM environment.
• Drive high user adoption and effective use of Salesforce across the organization.
• Develop training programs, knowledge resources, and support processes to empower end-users and maximize CRM ROI.
• Gather user feedback and usage metrics to identify improvement opportunities and champion continuous enhancements that improve user experience and productivity.
• Provide tier-3 support for complex Salesforce issues and guide the team in rapid troubleshooting and resolution to minimize business disruption.
• Ensure Salesforce is seamlessly integrated with adjacent systems (e.g., ERP, MDM, e-commerce, marketing automation) to provide a unified view of customer data.
• Oversee data management strategies (data model design to data migration and cleansing efforts) guaranteeing that data quality and governance standards are met across the CRM ecosystem.
• Leverage Salesforce reporting and analytics capabilities to deliver actionable insights to business leaders.
• Serve as Envista’s subject matter expert on Salesforce and CRM technology trends.
• Proactively research and recommend new Salesforce features, AppExchange solutions, or third-party tools that could enrich our CRM capabilities.
• Maintain the relationship with Salesforce and other CRM technology vendors managing licenses, staying informed on product roadmaps, and advocating for Envista’s needs.

Job description

Envista Holdings Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Salesforce Architect to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Salesforce platforms across Sales Cloud and related CRM technologies.

You will manage a high‑performing team of admins and developers, partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable CRM solutions, and drive platform governance and adoption. The role emphasizes strong leadership, enterprise CRM strategy, data governance, and ongoing