Principal Consultant – Manufacturing, Distribution, Automotive Solution Architect

TELUS Digital

Principal Salesforce consultant architecting enterprise cloud solutions for manufacturing, distribution, and automotive companies. Leading implementations, technical strategy, client advising, and practice growth.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce solutions design and implementation, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture, integration technologies, and CRM consulting. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and build trusted relationships with clients to drive successful project outcomes.

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Salesforce Solutions DesignEnterprise ArchitectureCRM ConsultingPeople LeadershipAgile Implementation Methodologies

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Hard Skills

SalesforceJavaScriptXMLHTTPJavaC++ASPSQLIntegration TechnologiesMaster Data Management

Soft Skills

Client-Centric MindsetCollaborationOwnershipCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceSiebelOracleClarifyVantivePeopleSoftNetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce AdminSales Cloud ConsultantService Cloud ConsultantApp BuilderPlatform Developer 1Marketing CloudCPQ

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ConsultingApplication GovernanceChange ManagementDigital TransformationProgram Vision

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise architects and business stakeholders on security, performance, development processes, and application governance
Design and manage implementation of Salesforce solutions meeting business requirements
Advise and mentor customer and partner teams on technical and functional delivery at program level
Contribute to program vision and articulate project strategies involving the Force.com platform
Guide application and integration development best practices, enterprise architecture standards, solution architecture and design, environment management, testing, and platform education
Drive creation of application and technical design documents integrating Salesforce with customer infrastructure
Troubleshoot customer implementation issues and lead evaluation of business and technical requirements
Build relationships with business partners and contribute to broader consulting practice growth
Lead internal strategic initiatives, develop practice knowledge and resources, and mentor technical and non-technical Salesforce colleagues
Identify opportunities to leverage Salesforce and integration tools
Participate in end-to-end implementation planning, including project, issue, communication, and change management
Establish trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders by providing vision and future product roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of enterprise consulting experience, including implementation of common enterprise software solutions and management of junior technical resources
2+ years of experience as an architect in a mid-sized organization with demonstrated leadership
2+ years of external consulting experience, including 3+ years of CRM consulting
Hands-on experience with CRM products such as Salesforce, Siebel, Oracle, Clarify, Vantive, PeopleSoft, or NetSuite
Experience with enterprise architecture areas including integration technologies, single sign-on, and master data management
Experience with Waterfall and/or Agile implementation methodologies
Multiple Salesforce certifications, such as Admin, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, App Builder, Platform Developer 1, Marketing Cloud, or CPQ
Application development experience with JavaScript, XML, HTTP, Java, C++, ASP, and SQL
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Information Technology is preferred, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated people leadership and development of long-term client relationships
Ability to collaborate in large, matrixed organizations, including experience with offshore teams and delivery
Client-centric mindset focused on stated customer needs and goals
Ability to take ownership and responsibility for client success
Ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to develop strategies or roadmaps for client onboarding or digital transformation
Strong commitment to service, integrity, resilience, team development, and creative strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to grow into a Certified Technical Architect (CTA) in Salesforce
Equal opportunity and diverse, inclusive workplace
Voluntary demographic survey participation with no negative consequences for refusal