Salesforce Functional Solution Architect

TruSummit Solutions

Solution Architect at TruSummit Solutions guiding clients on Salesforce adoption strategies and solution architecture. Mentoring teams and ensuring project delivery excellence in a consulting environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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
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
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
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.
Monitor solution performance and adoption, and ensure client satisfaction
Provide ongoing communication to TruSummit leadership and team members on project status
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Unlimited Paid time off
Employer-Matching 401k Retirement Plan
Funding for each employee’s professional development
Reimbursement for health club memberships & internet/phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

Salesforce ArchitectureDeclarative ConfigurationAgile MethodologyScrumWaterfallKPI DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingSolution DesignTechnical Requirements TranslationPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing DecisionsMentoring

Certifications

Salesforce AdministratorSales Cloud ConsultantService Cloud Consultant