Idealist Consulting
Salesforce for Nonprofits: Solution Architect
Idealist Consulting, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Are you tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor?
You just might be an Idealist.
At Idealist Consulting, we help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, managed services, and custom application development. We are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action; delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes and aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
As a Salesforce for Nonprofits: Solution Architect you will lead the delivery of Salesforce implementation projects through thoughtful assessment of client requirements and translate those needs into technical solutions. This role focuses on design, data structure, integrations, UI/UX and system testing to support client business processes. As the lead you will work with Idealist Consulting project teams consisting of project managers, Salesforce admins, and specialists.
How You'll Contribute
Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform and product ecosystemProvide sales opportunity support including product demos, sales discovery, and advice on estimates as requested:Articulate and document the benefits and risks to a solution's feasibility and functionality to clients and sales repsContribute solution expertise to RFI and RFP responses as assignedLead Solution Architecture and project solution vision in the Idealist Way:Lead discovery process with clients using Story Navigator to determine ERD, need for custom code, and application integrationsPlan sprints and support data mappingOversee UAT and contribute to test script documentation and bug fixes as neededDevelop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in our custom-coded Salesforce solutions for clientsConduct project audits, architecture reviews, and provide cure recommendations as assignedAdvise on best practices and support service delivery quality and practice consistency through the creation of process templates, mentorship and knowledge sharing.Stay up to date on third party applications and report on high level functionality, use case, and integration capacityFollow and understand new Salesforce product and technical capabilities resulting from product releases and acquisitions, make recommendations for R&DSome Travel to meet with clients and participate in pre-sales engagements may be requiredMaintain target utility 70%Your Background Includes
Minimum 3 years Salesforce certified Advanced Administrator or Platform DeveloperMinimum 5 years experience as a Business AnalystExtensive experience with Enterprise technology implementationsUnderstanding of key concepts that support user focused design and design thinkingProven ability to design and optimize business processes and integrate business processes across disparate systemsExcellent client-facing written and oral communications skillsPrevious experience collecting and working from user stories preferredMinimum 1 year experience using story mapping methodology to capture business requirementsMinimum 1 years leading CRM implementation project teamsMinimum 3 years experience utilizing Agile and Waterfall project management methodologyExperience with data migrations from third party solutions to SalesforceDesire to learn new things and take on challengesWhat You Can Expect
Equitable total compensation package with base salary and monthly utilization awardsHumane work weeks and a Hybrid Work Policy that allows you to work from wherever you are (as long as there's an internet connection)Healthcare benefit package options that cater to all lifestylesGenerous paid time off plans that grow over timePaid volunteer time to encourage community involvement and a service mindset401k employer match and short term leave available with tenure
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
As a Core Team Consultant, you will earn a base salary of $100,000-$120,000 that corresponds with a 70% utilization standard. Additionally, consultants may qualify for monthly utilization bonuses at 75% and 80% utility levels. In collaboration with Service Delivery Managers, you'll have the opportunity to access work that enables you to earn bonuses aligned with your personal goals. The published salary range indicates the minimum base wage, along with the maximum potential earnings, including on-target earnings (OTE).
Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis. Role will remain open until need is fulfilled.
A Little More About Us
Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corps volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We're committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.
Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our
Ethics page
You just might be an Idealist.
At Idealist Consulting, we help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, managed services, and custom application development. We are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action; delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes and aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
As a Salesforce for Nonprofits: Solution Architect you will lead the delivery of Salesforce implementation projects through thoughtful assessment of client requirements and translate those needs into technical solutions. This role focuses on design, data structure, integrations, UI/UX and system testing to support client business processes. As the lead you will work with Idealist Consulting project teams consisting of project managers, Salesforce admins, and specialists.
How You'll Contribute
Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform and product ecosystemProvide sales opportunity support including product demos, sales discovery, and advice on estimates as requested:Articulate and document the benefits and risks to a solution's feasibility and functionality to clients and sales repsContribute solution expertise to RFI and RFP responses as assignedLead Solution Architecture and project solution vision in the Idealist Way:Lead discovery process with clients using Story Navigator to determine ERD, need for custom code, and application integrationsPlan sprints and support data mappingOversee UAT and contribute to test script documentation and bug fixes as neededDevelop and document user instructions and administrative maintenance requirements for use in our custom-coded Salesforce solutions for clientsConduct project audits, architecture reviews, and provide cure recommendations as assignedAdvise on best practices and support service delivery quality and practice consistency through the creation of process templates, mentorship and knowledge sharing.Stay up to date on third party applications and report on high level functionality, use case, and integration capacityFollow and understand new Salesforce product and technical capabilities resulting from product releases and acquisitions, make recommendations for R&DSome Travel to meet with clients and participate in pre-sales engagements may be requiredMaintain target utility 70%Your Background Includes
Minimum 3 years Salesforce certified Advanced Administrator or Platform DeveloperMinimum 5 years experience as a Business AnalystExtensive experience with Enterprise technology implementationsUnderstanding of key concepts that support user focused design and design thinkingProven ability to design and optimize business processes and integrate business processes across disparate systemsExcellent client-facing written and oral communications skillsPrevious experience collecting and working from user stories preferredMinimum 1 year experience using story mapping methodology to capture business requirementsMinimum 1 years leading CRM implementation project teamsMinimum 3 years experience utilizing Agile and Waterfall project management methodologyExperience with data migrations from third party solutions to SalesforceDesire to learn new things and take on challengesWhat You Can Expect
Equitable total compensation package with base salary and monthly utilization awardsHumane work weeks and a Hybrid Work Policy that allows you to work from wherever you are (as long as there's an internet connection)Healthcare benefit package options that cater to all lifestylesGenerous paid time off plans that grow over timePaid volunteer time to encourage community involvement and a service mindset401k employer match and short term leave available with tenure
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
As a Core Team Consultant, you will earn a base salary of $100,000-$120,000 that corresponds with a 70% utilization standard. Additionally, consultants may qualify for monthly utilization bonuses at 75% and 80% utility levels. In collaboration with Service Delivery Managers, you'll have the opportunity to access work that enables you to earn bonuses aligned with your personal goals. The published salary range indicates the minimum base wage, along with the maximum potential earnings, including on-target earnings (OTE).
Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis. Role will remain open until need is fulfilled.
A Little More About Us
Idealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corps volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We're committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.
Idealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our
Ethics page