Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud - Lead Architect

$122,000 - $225,000/Yr

Slalom Consulting - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Principal

Hartford, CT

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Architect of Manufacturing Cloud at Slalom will play a pivotal role in supporting the Salesforce partnership and leading a team focused on consulting within the manufacturing industry. This position is designed for a results-driven leader who will innovate and accelerate the growth of the Salesforce practice, ensuring the delivery of world-class solutions that leverage various enterprise platforms and technologies. The role involves collaboration with global and local teams to enhance market strategies and operational practices, while also focusing on talent development and best practices within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Global Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud capability through business development and talent management.
• Maximize team performance to increase productivity and job satisfaction.
• Manage engagement risk related to sustainability projects and project economics.
• Lead procurements (RFPs) involving multiple Slalom practices and partners.
• Ensure practice exceeds utilization targets of 65%+ for emerging practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Manufacturing practice on growth strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for complex deliveries, managing customer expectations and negotiating solutions.
• Identify opportunities for growth in Salesforce enterprise and technical architecture offerings.
• Drive business development with the Global Salesforce Manufacturing practice.
• Build relationships with local market teams and Salesforce for joint sales pursuits.
• Develop best practices, delivery templates, and point-of-view papers.
• Manage career development plans for technical resources.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a large consulting environment with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with the Salesforce core (force.com) tech stack and related cloud technologies.
• Passion for the manufacturing domain and solutions.
• Experience developing relationships with Salesforce sales and partner teams.
• Deep experience in business development and managing client relationships.
• Expertise in business operations including contract writing and revenue management.
• Deep experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience collaborating with data integration partners.
• Experience in project delivery and program management.

Benefits

• Meaningful time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with a match
• Highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Short/long-term disability
• Yearly $350 reimbursement for well-being expenses
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance