Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud - Lead Architect

$122,000 - $225,000/Yr

Slalom Consulting - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Senior

Elk Grove Village, IL

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.

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%.
• 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 and delivery templates for the team.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong 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