Salesforce Development Lead

Role Summary

This is a high-impact position responsible for leading the development and implementation of Salesforce solutions across the organization. The Salesforce Development Leader will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Salesforce, supporting the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to streamline Salesforce development processes, ensuring alignment with the organization‚Äôs overall business strategy.
• Develop and implement best practices for Salesforce development workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to optimize Salesforce solutions and reduce costs.
• Manage and implement Salesforce development tools and technologies.
• Oversee the integration of Salesforce with other business systems, such as SAP ERP, SAP cFIN, and other systems.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all integrated systems.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient Salesforce architecture.
• Expertise in the most common Salesforce cloud solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Commerce Cloud.
• Drive and guide technical decision-making on Salesforce development projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement Salesforce development strategies.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure Salesforce development processes meet compliance standards.
• Help create a Salesforce development center of excellence.
• Mentor and guide a team of Salesforce developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Coordinate training programs for team members and other stakeholders to enhance Salesforce development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale Salesforce development projects and working with complex Salesforce environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP development and configuration task estimation.
• Extensive experience with Salesforce and designing scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading transformational change within Salesforce environments.
• Expertise in the most common Salesforce cloud solutions, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Commerce Cloud.
• Typically a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, plus 7‚Äì10 years of Salesforce development/architecture experience; or 15 years of direct Salesforce experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Salesforce development tools and technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering Salesforce projects.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-specific Salesforce development challenges and best practices.