Enterprise Product Lead - Salesforce
About the Opportunity
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this
classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY
The Salesforce Enterprise Product Lead will lead our organization's
Salesforce strategy design and execution, ensuring it effectively
supports business processes and objectives. The role involves the
execution of strategic planning, leading implementation initiatives
and continuous improvement of Salesforce solutions to optimize data
integrity, operational efficiency and business outcome delivery.
The position requires a strong technical background in Salesforce
applications, project/program management, and an ability to
collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Salesforce
applications with business needs, manage vendor relationships and
lead support teams that will help the organization achieve and
maintain a stable and responsive portfolio of applications. It is
expected that this leader will help our organization keep up with
the latest trends in the Salesforce market, including (but not
limited to) the use of modern approaches such as cloud Salesforce,
platform-as-a-service capabilities and embedded AI capabilities.
The Salesforce-focused EPL will need to help manage costs and
prioritize initiatives with business stakeholders, driving
measurable value from the early to the late stages of such
initiatives
This role is critical to ensuring that our business technology
solutions align with our university strategy, enhance operational
efficiencies and provide competitive advantage. As a key member of
the senior IT management team, the EPL will collaborate closely
with other leaders in IT and business units to spearhead digital
transformation initiatives, optimize application value, and ensure
the security and compliance of our application landscape.
This role requires occasional availability outside of traditional
working hours to address urgent business needs as they arise,
including, but not limited to, responding to security incidents,
supporting software deployments, resolving software issues or
system breaks, and addressing other critical operational
requirements. The ideal candidate must be proactive and adaptable,
ensuring minimal disruption to business operations by promptly
addressing any issues, regardless of time or day. Flexibility and a
strong sense of urgency are essential for success in this
position.
This role is hybrid and in the office a minimum of three days a
week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. In-office presence
is an essential part of our on-campus culture and allows for
engaging directly with staff and students, sharing ideas, and
contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site allows
for stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and
enhanced team synergy, all of which are key to achieving our
collective goals and driving success.
This role requires flexibility in performing duties outside of the
primary responsibilities to support evolving business needs. The
ideal candidate must be adaptable and willing to take on additional
tasks or projects as required, ensuring smooth operations across
the organization. This may include stepping in to assist with
cross-functional teams, handling unexpected challenges, or
contributing to initiatives that support business growth and
success. A proactive mindset and the ability to pivot quickly are
essential for thriving in this dynamic environment.
**Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in
the future.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in IT, with at least five years
in a leadership role managing enterprise applications supporting
multiple business units, including the management of security,
business process, reporting, and integration resources.
- Proven track record of leading digital transformation
initiatives and implementing large-scale IT projects.
- Extensive experience with Salesforce, preferably in an
environment that deployed 3+ modules.
- Demonstrated success in vendor and stakeholder
management.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise application platforms, cloud
computing, immersion technologies, and general IT architecture for
security and integrations. Ability to use strategic planning to
translate business goals into technology solutions. At least one of
the following certifications required: Salesforce Salescloud,
Marketingcloud, Agentforce
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
collaborate simultaneously with multiple executives from different
parts of the organization, stakeholders and teams across the
organization, and to influence people to achieve common goals.
Experience partnering with Fundraising or Higher Education
desired
- Strong project management skills, including experience with
agile methodologies and change management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency
in data analysis and performance metrics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Strategic leadership: Develop and implement a
comprehensive strategy for enterprise applications that supports
our organization's business goals and objectives. In collaboration
with the software engineering team, carry out buy-build-customize
analyses and develop plans to operationalize the results. Own,
maintain and promote awareness of the application strategic
roadmap.
- Leadership of digital transformation efforts: Identify
opportunities for innovation and improvement, while overseeing
ongoing implementation of multiple, overlapping large application
initiatives.
- Team leadership and development: Lead, mentor and
develop a high-performance team of IT professionals. Foster a
culture of innovation, excellence and ongoing improvement.
- Business engagement: Develop productive relationships
with business leaders across our organization to influence how
applications can enable new sources of value. Conduct regular
surveys of stakeholders' satisfaction with applications, publish
the results and, where necessary, implement action plans to improve
satisfaction.
- Portfolio management: Oversee the management of our
enterprise applications portfolio, ensuring it meets current and
future business requirements. Evaluate and prioritize objects based
on strategic alignment, return on investment and risk. Perform
ongoing buy-build-customization analyses for current and future
components of the portfolio. Identify opportunities for system
modernization, integration, automation and rationalization.
- Operational excellence: Safeguard the reliability,
availability and performance of our enterprise applications.
Implement best practices for application life cycle management,
including development, deployment, maintenance and support. Manage
master data across applications.
- Vendor management: Establish and maintain strong
relationships with key vendors and partners. Develop a nuanced
understanding of strategic vendors' roadmaps and how these will
support the company's business objectives. Collaborate with IT
sourcing and vendor management teams to strengthen the company's
position when negotiating with software and service vendors.
- Risk management and compliance: Work with our internal
governance team to ensure enterprise applications comply with all
relevant laws, regulations and industry standards. Oversee risk
management processes to identify, assess and mitigate risks
associated with applications and database systems.
- Budget management: Develop and manage the budget for
enterprise applications, ensuring optimal allocation of resources
and cost-effectiveness.
Competencies & Key Behaviors
- Technical expertise: In-depth knowledge of enterprise
application platforms, cloud computing and immersion technologies.
Ability to use strategic planning to translate business goals into
technology solutions. At least one of the following certifications
required: Salesforce SalesCloud, CommerceCloud, Ascend,
ExperienceCloud, MarketingCloud
- Communication and collaboration: Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate
simultaneously with multiple executives from different parts of the
organization, stakeholders and teams across the organization, and
to influence people to achieve common goals. Experience partnering
with Fundraising or Higher Education desired
- Project management: Strong project management skills,
including experience with agile methodologies and change
management.
- Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and
problem-solving abilities; proficiency in data analysis and
performance metrics.
Position Type
Information Technology
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
115S
Expected Hiring Range:
$157,130.00 - $227,840.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Enterprise-Product-Lead---Salesforce_R141486
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