Salesforce Technical Architect
Job Description
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Client selected Accenture to implement an integrated marketing platform to centralize and govern marketing communication across 15 markets in APAC&EMEA. We're helping our FS Client to enhance bank’s marketing capabilities with always-on, multi-step, multi-touch point journeys and hyper-personalized communication.
We are currently looking for a Technical Architect that has deep telco experience, with good functional and technical knowledge in Salesforce and CloudSense platform. This includes developing a thorough understanding of the Client’s requirements then applying industry best practices and detailed knowledge of the solution to design an optimal solution that supports the business process and meets/exceeds functional requirements. This position builds a trusting relationship with major project stakeholders and leads them to the adoption of the best solution. Specifically, this role guides teams that will successfully deliver the project.
Your Role:
This role will define the overarching thought leadership and Technical Architectures, that enable and release the maximum business value of Salesforce technology for our clients
Responsible for ensuring solutions align with the Roadmap and Blueprints for each impacted domain
Work with clients to shape technical architecture and define and scope projects to address specific needs
Evaluate trade offs with technology and feasibility and make choices that fit the constraints of the project
Own implementation tasks from initial planning and requirements analysis, through design, development, testing and deployment.
Support the development team in executing technical design and customizing the platform, including AMPScript, SSJS, SQL, data extensions, advanced triggers, interactions and automations
Develop technical documentation (HLD, LLD), gap analysis between current state and desired future state
Communicate concepts, architectures, solution approach options and evaluations through effective diagrams and written materials
Solutioning and effort estimation for requirements
Defining delivery approach, plan and staffing
Define master data management, data migration & data integration strategies
Leading and ensuring the successful delivery of Salesforce.com and other CRM implementation engagements
Managing resource requirements and project team members
Leading business and functional requirements definition and prioritization/scoping of requirements
Complete fit gap analysis of functional requirements against Salesforce.com features and functionality
Maintaining and coordinate communication with the customer throughout each project
Disseminating best practices on solution positioning and delivery
Supporting pre-sales activities inclusive of participating in sales calls and proposal development
Qualifications
Key Requirements
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Salesforce delivery management, business analysis, and technology implementation in full life-cycle enterprise CRM engagements
At least 3 years’ experience in a consulting environment and telco industry
Extensive solution definition experience including evident experience and knowledge of –
CRM System and Solution Architecture design (functional & technical),
Design Thinking with emphasis on Customer Journey Mapping and Service Blueprints
Application and Integration patterns
Relevant certifications, ideally in Salesforce, CloudSense or Architect certified
Ability to engage with senior clients in a business centric, business outcome-oriented dialogue
Ability to articulate the relevant platform value proposition
Customer oriented and great at building client relationships
Desire to work in a dynamic work environment and be creative within a team
Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Desire to work in an information systems environment
Excellent communication (written and oral), presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and management skills
You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
