The OpportunityHuron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.Position SummaryThe Salesforce Solution Architect for advancement will be responsible for designing solutions on the Salesforce platform with a specific focus on the ascend managed package that support advancement. This will include an expert understanding of Salesforce.com standard applications functionality, Salesforce application development and integration, and the ability marry these products with business requirements to ensure optimal scalable solutions and adoption for our advancement clients.Candidate must be able to lead business requirements gathering sessions, write requirements, solution design documents and manage configuration tasks, including management of business analysts (onshore and offshore) who will support requirements development, documentation, data mapping, and configuration. They also must have an expert understanding of advancement use cases and system configurations for engagement, annual giving, frontline fundraising, prospect management, prospect research, gift processing, and campaigns. The Solution Architect should have a deep understanding of advancement data and be able to bridge functional design with the data.Qualifications
Design and document an end-to-end Salesforce solution in the ascend managed package.
Lead business requirements workshops with business leaders, subject matter experts and key client sponsors and stakeholders.
Lead projects through requirements definition and solution design phases and write solution design documents.
Deliver solutions for the Salesforce.com platform and the ascend managed package to meet business requirements, including Implementing common third-party on-platform applications that support advancement (e.g., address validation, prospect research, document generation, Salesforce Inbox, Salesforce Maps, etc.)
As needed, provide functional leadership and oversight for the implementation of associated Cloud platforms, such as Marketing Cloud and Experience Cloud, in partnership with Huron subject matter experts
Lead reporting workstreams for standard Salesforce reports and dashboards to implement reporting solutions that meet common advancement use cases (e.g., lists, comprehensive campaigns, development officer metrics, alumni engagement, annual giving, prospect management, etc.).
Partner with the technical architect/data conversion lead to ensure accurate data mapping from legacy source system to target system and/or be able to lead a business analyst in supporting this work.
Contribute to every phase of the project lifecycle, including development, testing, and deployment (leveraging best practices in release management and devops, as directed by a technical architect).
Effectively work with comprehensive project teams, including project managers, business analysts, technical architects, customers, developers, and engagement leads.
Manage scope and client expectations, escalating risks and issues to project leadership proactively.
Design and manage the execution of user acceptance testing and ensure a quality solution is delivered.
Lead knowledge transfer activities and support development of training materials.
Relevant Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated leadership experience within an advancement organization or on Advancement implementations.
Proven ability to design and optimize advancement business processes and to integrate these business processes across disparate systems.
5 or more years of experience managing external client projects in positions of increasing responsibility in the delivery of business consulting and systems development; or a hands-on role in an implementation of the ascend managed package.
Knowledge of enterprise systems, CRM, SFA, and ERP.
Direct knowledge of Kindsight (formerly UCI) ascend.
Minimum certification required: Salesforce Certified Administrator
The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $166,750 - $212,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.Posting CategoryGeneralistOpportunity TypeRegularCountryUnited States of AmericaAt Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.