Senior Manager, Solutions Architect (Service Cloud)

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions helping more than 1 million users and 700000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk build greater resilience and make better decisions faster.

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The Team

Our Analytics and Applications team plays a pivotal role in driving business success through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This dynamic team manages enterprise-wide applications including ERP CRM and BI systems. By harnessing the power of data and advanced analytical tools we provide valuable insights that inform strategic initiatives optimize processes and enhance overall performance.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager Solution Architect Service Cloud is responsible for leading the design and implementation of scalable customer-centric Salesforce Service Cloud solutions. This role works closely with business stakeholders across Customer Support Customer Success and Support Operations to gather requirements and architect end-to-end service solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The architect leads cross-functional delivery teams provides technical guidance and mentors junior team members to ensure adherence to best practices. Expertise in Service Cloud capabilitiesincluding case management knowledge base omni-channel automation and Einstein AIis critical to ensure high-performance scalable and integrated service solutions that align with business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead with Expertise
  • Serve as a trusted Service Cloud SME within the organization providing both proactive and reactive guidance on architecture technology strategy thought leadership and product best practices.
  • You will help the team stay at the forefront of Service Cloud innovations ensuring they are equipped with the latest product developments best practices and emerging trends.
  • Define architecture standards best practices and governance frameworks.
• Innovate & Solve Problems
  • Architect features such as Case Management Omni-Channel Knowledge Base Entitlements Service Console and automation using Flows or Apex.
  • Identify capability gaps and design inefficiencies recommending enhancements or creative custom solutions.
  • Provide thought leadership on Service Cloud roadmap emerging features (e.g. Einstein AI Case Swarming) and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Guide the integration of Service Cloud with other platforms (e.g. CTI ERP customer portals knowledge systems) using middleware tools like MuleSoft Dell Boomi or Informatica.
  • Define data model automation (flows process builder triggers) and user interface components.
  • Recommend when to configure vs. customize vs. use AppExchange products.
  • Ensure solutions are secure maintainable and optimized for performance.
  • Set standards for documentation testing and deployment processes.
  • Enforce data governance and compliance with enterprise security policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and executives to gather and refine requirements.
  • Act as the bridge between business needs and technical teams.
  • Present solution architecture to leadership and advocate for technical decisions.
• Leadership
  • Manage and Mentor Salesforce team members and promote upskilling.
  • Guide developers admins and other team members through technical delivery.

Required experience

• 5 years of experience in software system or enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Salesforce products platform capabilities technical governance and best practices.
• Experience with large-scale complex implementations including SaaS PaaS multi-tenancy and multi-tiered infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application integration covering process orchestration master data management AI and analytics.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter demonstrating leadership of owned projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving.
  
• Ability to identify design inefficiencies recommend optimizations and drive customer transformation.

Desired Technical Skills

• Expertise in Service Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud features including (Case Management Omni-Channel Entitlements Knowledge Service Console).
  
• Experience configuring Einstein Bots Einstein Case Classification & Next Best Action (AI-powered features).
  
• Data Management & Integration proficient in SoQL queries.
• Experience with data import/export strategies deduplication ETL tools and integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs middleware (Dell Boomi MuleSoft Informatica) and third-party connectors.
• Ability to develop and optimize custom triggers controllers batch jobs and asynchronous processing. Familiarity with APEX programming LWC and VisualForce.
• Experience working with OAuth Platform Events External Objects and tools like Salesforce Connect and Event Relay.
• Proven ability to design scalable high-performance architectures aligned with Salesforce best practices.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant.
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect / System Architect.

What Diligent Offers You

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people.Diligent offers a flexible work environment global days of service comprehensive health benefits meeting free days generous time off policy and wellness programsto name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City but we have office hubs in Washington D.C. Vancouver London Galway Budapest Munich Bengaluru Singapore and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team facilitate dialogue and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate smart and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future but who want to make the world a more sustainable equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York Diligent has offices in Washington D.C. London Galway Budapest Vancouver Bengaluru Munich Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations you will be expected towork onsite at least 50% of the time.We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation teamwork and a strong sense of community.

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