Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ledgent Technology, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Manager, Salesforce Solutions Workplace Type: Remote or Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time/Direct Hire Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Industry: Retail & Apparel Compensation: $125,000 - $190,000 SUMMARY: The Manager, Salesforce Solutions will work with stakeholders to define business needs, implement product strategy and own the end-to-end lifecycle for the Salesforce ecosystem, including our Salesforce Service Cloud, Sales Cloud and Consumer Goods Cloud platforms, custom built solutions, and third-party integrations. In this role you will manage our clients' internal Salesforce team consisting of Salesforce Business System Analysts, Administrators and Developers as well as offshore Salesforce consultants. Partnering with the Enterprise Applications and System Integrator teams you will design, build, test, and developer Salesforce solutions that will enhance and optimize the Salesforce environment that services our clients' eCommerce, Consumer Goods, and Wholesale channels. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Planning & Leadership: • Develop and maintain product roadmaps for Salesforce and other enterprise applications, aligning them with overall business strategy and goals • Lead regular stakeholder meetings to gather feedback, prioritize requests, and communicate product updates • Develop and present business cases for new initiatives or major upgrades to executive leadership • Stay current with industry trends, including AI and machine learning, identifying implementation opportunities within enterprise applications Product Development & Management: • Collaborate with technical teams on design, development, configuration, and feature enhancements for all managed applications • Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, including configuration, quality assurance, testing, and deployment • Manage integrations between different platforms and technologies, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality • Lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive product documentation, including user guides and training materials Performance Optimization & Analysis: • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each application to measure success and drive continuous improvement • Conduct regular analysis on feature performance, user satisfaction, and overall application efficiency • Identify and implement optimization opportunities to maximize ROI and user experience Team & Resource Management: • Oversee day-to-day execution, planning, and resource allocation for application teams • Manage project backlogs and facilitate backlog grooming sessions with development teams • Foster personnel development and maintain high-performance standards within the team Vendor & Stakeholder Management: • Participate in vendor management, including tool evaluation, contract negotiation, and relationship management • Collaborate with data science and AI teams to implement advanced solutions within enterprise applications • Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure all applications meet security standards and compliance requirements Change Management & User Adoption: • Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new features and applications across the organization • Facilitate knowledge transfer and training sessions for end-users and IT team members • Continuously gather and incorporate user feedback to improve application usability and effectiveness Application Portfolio Management: • Oversee a diverse portfolio of enterprise applications, including but not limited to Salesforce products, customer service platforms (e.g., Freshdesk), data backup solutions (e.g., OwnBackup), and other critical business systems • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing various applications as assigned, regardless of their direct relation to Salesforce • Quickly learn and become proficient in new applications as they are added to the portfolio REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • S. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or another relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience. • Minimum 7 years professional experience in Salesforce ecosystems • Minimum 5 years Salesforce Service Cloud experience and Sales Cloud • Experience with Salesforce Lightning platform 5+ years (preferred) • Experience implementing new instances of Salesforce and other applications for global implementation • Experience setting up and maintaining DevOps solution for multi-org code release • Experience using Salesforce data tools (Data Loader, DemandTools, VS Code). • Experience integrating Salesforce with third party systems via web services (REST & SOAP, JSON & XML, etc.) • Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in relation to Salesforce core and other enterprise applications • Knowledge of AI-powered features in Salesforce (e.g., Einstein Analytics, Prediction Builder) and other enterprise applications • Experience with configuration of advanced features in Amazon Connect, Service Cloud Voice, Einstein features, Tableau, chat bot, Retail Execution • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Able to solve complex problems and offer new perspectives on existing solutions • Proficiency of Microsoft Office and product management tools (i.e. Atlassian suite) • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, including resource allocation, successful onboarding, fostering professional growth, and maintaining high performance standards through effective accountability measures REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Experience with Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud (preferred) • Recommended Salesforce Certifications: Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer I & II, Application Architect, System Architect • Experience w/ client-side (Lightning Web Component, JavaScript, HTML, Visualforce, CSS) & server-side (Apex) • Experience with FreshDesk, FreshWorks, OwnBackup, and Dell Boomi All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.