Solution Architect, Salesforce

Description : Critical Needs

Critical Needs

Minimum 5+ years managing complex CRM software projects

Minimum 3 + years implementing Salesforce.com technology based applications

Knowledge and experience with both waterfall and agile project methodologies

Strong executive presence and ability to interact with CXO level

Experience with various ERP functional solutions architecture

Demonstrated ability to deliver full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation for various functional architecture solutions

Possesses the individual functional and professional knowledge to ensure that the work products and deliverables and are of the highest caliber and ensure client satisfaction

Experienced identifying, developing, and implementing techniques to improve engagement productivity (e.g., increase efficiencies, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize cost savings)

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with great attention to detail

Excellent presentations development and delivery ability (to all levels of the organization)

Exposure to a multiple industries, B2B and B2C business models.

Demonstrates proven extensive knowledge with leading Salesforce.com implementation projects and managing private, public or hybrid cloud environment-related business

Experience with all aspects of system implementation including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, designing the future state solution, the development objects related to their process scope, as well as supporting testing and post implementation support

Knowledge of integration points and the order in which these must be executed

Experience with gap analysis and strategic roadmap / blueprint development

Proven track record of success of working with business development opportunities and / or engagements from pre-sale and initial scoping through final delivery and signoff

Extensive creative problem-solving abilities and a consistent consultancy mindset while working on clients' initiatives related to Business Systems Integrations solutions and

Salesforce.com Application Transformation.

Proven extensive ability to develop strategy, write, communicate, facilitate, and present cogently to a variety of audiences, including clients and internal teams

Demonstrates extensive abilities as a team leader : supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for full systems development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of various functional architecture solutions

Works closely with clients and demonstrates individual functional and professional knowledge to ensure that the work products and deliverables are of the highest caliber

Applies project management expertise to identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve engagement productivity, increase efficiencies, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize cost savings and efficiencies.

Ensure quality and completeness of project financials (e.g., labor, capital and operational expenditures) for estimates, budgets and actuals

Ensure clear communications of project responsibilities (e.g., expectations, assignments, reviews) necessary to ensure desired project outcomes

Facilitates issue resolutions between team members in a manner that keeps everyone productive and highly motivated

Develops and manages project control efforts : project plan, work breakdown structure, meeting calendars (e.g., Steering committee), change control, commination plan, risk management

Delivering SFDC cloud based application architectures and development, integration, distributed data management, and application testing

Understanding migration from legacy systems such as Siebel , SAP integration, and Cloud integration tools

Conceptualizing, presenting, and executing ideas within a tight schedule, with particular emphasis on serving as a technical lead on development projects with on-shore and off-shore components, or a team lead or architect across multiple software development projects or workstreams

Builds on existing investments in Force.com, service oriented architecture, and web solutions, while leveraging mature concepts, architectures, and technologies

Collaborates with other technical and non-technical team members, clients, and vendors in technology neutral language to define, build, and deliver solutions

Relevant Experience : 10+ years

Education : Bachelors Degree, Masters degree a plus

Certifications

Certified Salesforce.com Sales Cloud or Service Cloud Consultancy