Exp : 8+Yrs
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Work from Office (WFO)Work Location:
Kandlakoya, Near MedchalWork Timings:
9:30 AM to 6:00 PMWeekend Policy:
Only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays are holidays.
Job Title: Senior Salesforce Manager
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Job Purpose
To lead Salesforce strategy and execution across business functions by coordinating with third-party implementation partners, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery, and acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role will drive business process automation, enhance customer engagement, and ensure Salesforce solutions deliver measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end Salesforce project lifecycle including planning, requirement gathering, design, development oversight, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Ensure all Salesforce projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Monitor and track project performance using defined KPIs, taking corrective action as necessary.
Business Coordination & Requirement Management
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Service, Operations, Finance) and the technical team/vendor.
- Conduct requirement workshops, gather functional specifications, and translate them into technical deliverables.
- Ensure business requirements are fully met through effective validation and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage third-party Salesforce vendors and system integrators, ensuring adherence to SLAs, project timelines, and quality standards.
- Review and validate vendor proposals, solutions, and deliverables.
- Conduct regular governance meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all Salesforce configurations, customizations, and integrations adhere to best practices and organizational standards.
- Implement robust testing frameworks (unit, integration, and UAT) to maintain quality.
- Ensure data integrity, system performance, and regulatory compliance are upheld.
Process Optimization & Innovation
- Identify business process improvement opportunities and drive CRM innovation through Salesforce capabilities such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, CPQ, and integrations.
- Recommend and implement enhancements based on analytics, user feedback, and emerging Salesforce features.
Team Leadership & Enablement
- Guide cross-functional teams and junior Salesforce administrators/analysts.
- Promote user adoption through effective training, change management, and continuous engagement.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong command of Salesforce functionalities, configurations, and integrations.
- Hands-on expertise in modules such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, or Experience Cloud.
- Proven experience in vendor management and project governance.
- Strong understanding of CRM processes: lead management, opportunity management, service case management, and customer lifecycle.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into Salesforce solutions.
- Knowledge of Agile/Waterfall methodologies and project management tools.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in Salesforce CRM management, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or senior managerial role.
- Salesforce certifications such as
Salesforce Administrator (ADM 201), Platform App Builder, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant
preferred. - Experience in managing third-party vendors and external implementation teams is essential.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, services, or B2B industries is an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely completion of Salesforce projects and change requests.
- Business satisfaction and user adoption rates.
- Vendor performance against SLAs.
- Reduction in CRM process cycle times.
- Quality of project delivery (minimal defects post go-live).
- ROI and measurable impact from Salesforce initiatives.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic mindset with execution excellence.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- High accountability and ownership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Conclusion
This role is pivotal in driving CRM excellence and digital transformation using Salesforce as a strategic platform. The Senior Salesforce Manager will be the key orchestrator between business and technology, ensuring impactful and scalable CRM solutions.