Head of Distribution Technology

Company: Granite Solutions Groupe
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Manager, Project ManagementAbout Our Firm:Granite Solutions Groupe provides financial services decision makers with people and solutions that deliver. Our clients count on us to deliver the right talent at the right time to achieve critical business results. We leverage our industry knowledge and passion for client priorities to deliver human capital solutions.GSG was founded in 1998 as a consulting firm delivering project management and technology solutions for the financial services industry. GSG now has a global presence, with team members deployed across the U.S. at Fortune 1000 companies and high-performing Fintech firms.High-caliber consultants are the face of GSG at our client organizations and offices. We value the deep relationships we have with our consultants that enable us to place them in roles where their skills will have an immediate impact. The GSG consulting team is comprised of diverse, experienced, driven, and dynamic contributors who excel at getting things done.About the Opportunity:GSG is seeking an experienced Head of Distribution Technology - Application Engineering to join our client's Engineering and Technology team. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise to drive innovation and implement Salesforce and Distribution solutions. As the Head of Distribution Technology, you will play a key role in developing a Distribution platform, including Salesforce products and other SAAS solutions for internal collaboration, analytics, and reporting. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a team of technology professionals and shape the future of our technology landscape.Our client currently operates in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.Responsibilities:

• Show a demonstrable understanding of various components of the Salesforce product suite, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Tableau Server, CRM Analytics, and Data Cloud. Provide references to multiple large-scale projects that were successfully delivered.
• Create and implement a detailed strategy for the Salesforce platform, including architecture design, development, integration, and maintenance. Lead design sessions, document solutions, identify gaps, and manage custom development, integrations, and data migration.
• Design scalable and flexible Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements, ensure security, and adhere to standard methodologies for platform optimization.
• Guide continuous optimization of the Salesforce platform to improve performance, usability, and user experience.
• Stay ahead of emerging Salesforce technologies and industry trends to find opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Salesforce technical team, encouraging a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Engage with customers, partners, and internal teams to comprehend requirements, prioritize initiatives, and align them with organizational goals.Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Salesforce platform development, implementation, and administration.
• Proven track record of effectively leading large-scale Salesforce initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, capabilities, and ecosystem, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Tableau Server, CRM Analytics, and Data Cloud.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical partners.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Salesforce Certified Application Architect, or Salesforce Certified System Architect preferred.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that drive business value.Preferred:
• Some experience with Optimizely or a similar Digital Experience platform.
• Demonstrable experience working effectively in a heavily distributed environment.
• Experience with the asset management industry.Employee Benefits:GSG is excited to offer its consultants excellent compensation and a robust option of benefits which include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. You will receive company-paid life insurance. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of eligible commuter benefits-like paying for work-related public transit and parking with pre-tax dollars. Save for your retirement with pre-tax contributions that go directly into your 401K. We also care about your pets with several options for pet insurance, discount card and prescriptions.GSG's Commitment to Diversity:As a diverse-owned business, GSG is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
  #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: Granite Solutions Groupe, Schaumburg , Head of Distribution Technology, IT / Software / Systems , Menomonee Falls, Illinois