VP, Sales Technology Development Lead

The TCW Group, Inc.; New York, San Francisco (NY, CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Technology Development Lead to drive innovation in their Distribution Technology Team. This pivotal role involves leading the development of a next-generation platform, focusing on Salesforce and other SaaS solutions. The successful candidate will blend strategic leadership with technical expertise, ensuring the technology landscape supports ambitious business objectives. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Salesforce platform development experience.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale Salesforce projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Salesforce-based solutions.
• Oversee integrations between Salesforce and other platforms.

Skills

Salesforce Development

ETL Processes

Agile Methodologies

Effective Communication

AI Interest

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Salesforce

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

VP, Sales Technology Development Lead

Job Location(s)

US-NY-New York

Job ID

2024-2097

Category

Information Technology

Department

Engineering Solutions

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Summary

About TCW

TCW is a leading global asset management firm with more than five decades of investment experience and a broad range of products across fixed income, equities, emerging markets, and alternative investments. TCW's clients include many of the world's largest corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, as well as financial advisors and high net worth individuals.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic hands-on Sales Technology Development Lead, VP to join our Distribution Technology Team at TCW. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the development of our next-generation Distribution platform. This high-impact role blends strategic leadership with technical expertise, focusing on Salesforce and other SaaS solutions to enhance collaboration, analytics, and reporting.

The successful candidate will oversee and partner with a talented technology team, driving innovation and ensuring the organization's technology landscape supports its ambitious business objectives.

Essential Duties

Lead the design, development, and optimization of Salesforce-based solutions, including Sales and Financial Services Cloud, Snowflake, Power BI/Tableau.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Salesforce strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and adherence to best practices.
• Develop integrations between Salesforce and platforms such as HubSpot, Snowflake, Seismic, and others.
• Manage solution architecture, custom development, integrations, and platform maintenance.
• Champion continuous platform enhancements to improve performance and user experience.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the technology team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Engage with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Salesforce platform development and administration.
• 4+ years of experience with ETL processes, including knowledge of Snowflake, SQL Server, and scheduling platforms such as Tidal and Airflow.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale Salesforce projects.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the financial industry, preferably in Sales within Asset Management.
• Effective communication skills with a wide audience of other engineers across the firm.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SecDevOps and CI/CD, particularly GitLab/GitHub.
• Strong interest in AI.
• Proven success in distributed work environments.
• Experience with BI tools such as CRM Analytics, Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience with Salesforce Outlook integration tools, such as LinkPoint 360.
• Knowledge of Salesforce database replication platforms, such as DBAmp or Informatica.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., CTA, Application Architect) are highly desirable

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For NY based position, the base salary range is $175k - $200k. This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits: Eligible for TCW's comprehensive benefits package. See more information here.

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