Salesforce Functional Solution Architect

Salesforce Functional Solution Architect     Who We Are Founded in 2020, TruSummit Solutions is a 100% Salesforce-focused consulting partner helping organizations maximize and scale their Salesforce investment through disciplined delivery, strong governance, and measurable business outcomes. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with a nationwide team.  As a women-owned and operated company, we do not shy away from diversity, we value it. Culture comes first, and this is guided by our core values. As a member of TruSummit we all align to each of the following core values:  Collaboration - We work as a team, including client team members, to build the best solution.  Commitment - We get the job done and get it done right.  Aptitude - We are experts in what we do today and tomorrow.  Passion - It’s not just a job, it’s why we get up in the morning.  The Role  As a Solution Architect at TruSummit, you will own the integrity and strength of the solutions recommended to our clients. You will be a trusted advisor to our clients and a mentor for other TruSummit employees working alongside you. For this position, you will need a deep understanding of the Salesforce platform and strong consulting, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to work closely with stakeholders at various professional levels to deliver complex, integrated software solutions.  Responsibilities  Consulting & Advisory  Define and drive Salesforce adoption strategies that align with business goals and digital transformation initiatives  Lead enterprise discovery and executive stakeholder workshops to align priorities and shape Salesforce strategy.  Advise clients on KPIs, success metrics, and data-driven decision-making frameworks to drive business performance at the project and long-term Salesforce strategy levels  Serve as a strategic advisor to all levels of client stakeholders, translating platform capabilities into business outcomes  Identify and recommend opportunities for Salesforce expansion, including AI innovations, ecosystem products, and integrations  Support change management and adoption strategies to ensure long-term client success  Salesforce Solution Architecture  Own the end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring scalability, security, performance, and compliance with best practices  Design enterprise Salesforce solutions that integrate declarative features, custom development, and third-party applications  Lead the development of solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, design documentation, and interface specifications  Define and enforce architectural governance across projects, ensuring consistency in platform standards and reusability  Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, translating functional needs into technical requirements  Evaluate solution options, recommend best-fit approaches, and support proof-of-concept efforts as needed  Project and Solution Delivery  Oversee the full delivery lifecycle: scoping, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support  Ensure client and project team understanding and alignment with project scope, timeline, and budget, and proactively manage scope and delivery risks  Manage expectations at the stakeholder and leadership levels  Actively engage in hands-on configuration and declarative build work as needed  Provide accurate estimates for effort, resourcing, and delivery timelines  Support backlog refinement and user story development, ensuring quality and traceability to business value.  Lead or support QA and deployment activities, ensuring adherence to DevOps and release management best practices  Monitor solution performance and adoption, and ensure client satisfaction  Monitor and escalate risks and issues, as appropriate  Provide ongoing communication to TruSummit leadership and team members on project status  Collaboration and Enablement  Support pre-sales activities including scoping, solutioning, and platform demonstrations  Stay current on Salesforce product releases, ecosystem updates, and industry trends  Contribute to internal frameworks, tools, and delivery accelerators to improve solution quality and efficiency  Mentor and guide junior consultants, ensuring delivery excellence and fostering professional growth  Qualifications  5+ years of experience in management consulting, professional services, or advisory roles within a team-focused environment  4+ years leading Salesforce project teams, with demonstrated experience delivering cross-functional, multi-cloud solutions  Proven ability to establish credibility and trust with client executives and internal teams; adept at influencing decisions and building consensus  Strong executive presence—confident, articulate, and able to challenge assumptions constructively while aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business, functional, and technical audiences  Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives with minimal oversight  Demonstrated ability to navigate and lead within complex organizational and technical environments; skilled in identifying root causes, analyzing data, and recommending sound solutions  Deep understanding of Salesforce’s role in the broader enterprise technology landscape  Expertise in Salesforce declarative configuration tools, e.g., Flow Builder, Lightning App Builder, and Platform Events  Practical experience with formal delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), with a strong understanding of project (SDL) lifecycle best practices  Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional qualifications are a plus  Salesforce Certifications required:  Salesforce Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Service Cloud Consultant  Remote/Telecommute position with the ability to travel up to 30% Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field is highly advantageous  Advanced Salesforce certifications or accreditations in specialized areas such as Manufacturing Cloud, CPQ, Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, Revenue Cloud, or Health Cloud  Active participation in the Salesforce ecosystem, including engagement in the Trailblazer Community, speaking engagements, or recognition such as Salesforce MVP or MVP nominee  Familiarity with DevOps frameworks and tooling for Salesforce, including experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent platforms to support CI/CD and release governance  WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT TRUSUMMIT (A few of our benefits):  Competitive salary – reviewed annually   Performance bonus   Unlimited Paid time off   Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance   Flexible working schedule   Employer-Matching 401k Retirement Plan   Funding for each employee's professional development  (Salesforce Certification, PMP, etc.)  Reimbursement for health club memberships & internet/phone   Certification exam bonus   Life and disability insurance   Company Laptop   Charity & Volunteer Days  TruSummit Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.