Salesforce Lead Architect

Management LevelF Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.Business AreaEQ has embarked on a Client to Cash (C2C) transformation covering all capabilities for an end-to-end journey from marketing, new business development, opportunity and contract lifecycle management, order to cash, and relationship management through to renewals management. As a result of acquisitions and growth, we currently have multiple ways of working, processes and systems which we are consolidating into a single global approach and platform based on Salesforce Sales Cloud and Conga Quote to Cash.Role SummaryReports to the C2C Product and Programme Director as a key member of the programme leadership team. Provides leadership of the Architecture and Analysis team, and on both business architecture and Salesforce/Conga functional architecture to effectively support the C2C Programme objectives. The role will suit an experienced business-focussed Salesforce Application/Solution Architect who wants to continue in a hands-on capacity as well as lead and develop a team.Core Duties/ResponsibilitiesLead the collaboration of cross-functional teams in analysing business requirements, design, development, and implementation of complex Salesforce/Quote to Cash solutions to meet business requirementsLead the development and implementation of business architecture frameworks, strategies, and roadmaps to align business goals with technology solutionsManage and mentor architects and business analystsArchitect scalable and high-performance solutions on the Salesforce platform and drive the integration of business architecture artifacts with other enterprise architecture domains, including integration, data, and technology architectureSupport the implementation of our global C2C capabilities, driving standardisation and out-of-the-box acceptance to minimise the need for customisation of Salesforce/Conga applicationsApply an agile approach to defining requirements, scope, technical specifications, features, user stories (solution backlog) and use casesLead and participate in project planning, estimation, and risk management activities to ensure successful project deliveryEnsure delivery to agreed objectives, requirements, schedules, costs and quality objectives, ensuring compliance and alignment with Group and Engineering standards and processesOwn and support in the development and maintenance of programme documentationBuild and maintain deep working knowledge of the business, platforms and products, and serve as a subject matter expert on business and functional architecture, and design principles.Skills, Capabilities and AttributesStrategic mindset with a focus on driving business innovation and transformation through the effective use of technology and architectureExperience as a Salesforce or Conga QTC Application/Solution Architect leading the design and implementation of enterprise-scale solutionsBusiness Architecture skills in areas such as operating model development, process engineering and value managementExperience of CRM and Quote to Cash business capabilitiesExpertise in Salesforce platform capabilities. Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, and Lightning PlatformProficiency in Salesforce development technologies. Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce DXStrong understanding of business architecture frameworks, methodologies, and tools such as TOGAF, Zachman, or BPMNAdept at assimilating and correlating disconnecting information using significant analysis skillsExperience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Azure DevOpsSalesforce certifications (e.g., Application Architect, Administrator) are essential. Certified Technical Architect, B2B Solution Architect, Sharing and Visibility Architect, Data Architect or Integration Architect certifications desirableCertification in Business or Enterprise Architecture (eg Certified Business Architect, ToGAF) highly desirableCertification in Agile methodologies (eg Certified Agile Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) highly desirableBachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent experience) is desirableWhat We OfferSave For Your Future

- Equiniti Pension Plan; Matched contributions up to 10%All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

– Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profitHealth and Wellbeing

– Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salaryEmployee discounts

– Discounts and cashback at high street stores through EQ Wins PlatformFlexible Benefits

– Ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex planTime Off

– 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charityWinning together

– Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeedWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.

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