Senior Manager, Solutions Architect (Service Cloud)

48 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • $114,000 PA - $142,000 PA
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Diligent, an AI leader in GRC SaaS solutions, is seeking a Senior Manager, Solutions Architect (Service Cloud) in Vancouver. This role involves leading the design and implementation of scalable, customer-centric Salesforce Service Cloud solutions. The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior team members, ensuring solutions enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Expertise in Service Cloud capabilities, including case management, knowledge base, omni-channel, automation, and Einstein AI, is crucial for delivering high-performance, scalable, and integrated service solutions aligned with business goals.
Good To Have:
  • Provide thought leadership on Service Cloud roadmap and emerging features (e.g., Einstein AI, Case Swarming).
  • Recommend when to configure vs. customize vs. use AppExchange products.
  • Expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud features (Case Management, Omni-Channel, Entitlements, Knowledge, Service Console).
  • Experience configuring Einstein Bots, Einstein Case Classification & Next Best Action.
  • Proficiency in SoQL queries.
  • Experience with data import/export strategies, deduplication, ETL tools.
  • 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.
  • Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant.
  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect / System Architect.
Must Have:
  • Lead design and implementation of scalable Salesforce Service Cloud solutions.
  • Serve as a Service Cloud SME, providing guidance on architecture, strategy, and best practices.
  • Define architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
  • Architect features like Case Management, Omni-Channel, Knowledge Base, Entitlements, Service Console, and automation.
  • Identify capability gaps and design inefficiencies, recommending enhancements or custom solutions.
  • Guide integration of Service Cloud with other platforms using middleware tools.
  • Define data model, automation, and user interface components.
  • Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
  • Set standards for documentation, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Enforce data governance and compliance with security policies.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and executives to refine requirements.
  • Manage and mentor Salesforce team members.
  • 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.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise application integration.
  • 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.
Perks:
  • Creativity is ingrained in our culture.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Global days of service.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Meeting free days.
  • Generous time off policy.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Teams all over the world (office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney).
  • Diversity is important, fostered through Employee Resource Groups, resources, and education.

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About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 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.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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 capabilities—including case management, knowledge base, omni-channel, automation, and Einstein AI—is 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 programs to 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 to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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