Badger & Bird Talent

Salesforce Strategic Delivery Lead

Posted: 1 hours ago

Job Description

Strategic Delivery & Technical Lead (Salesforce)You've mastered the technical side of Salesforce. You know how to deliver a project. Now, are you ready to run a portfolio?We are looking for a partner, not just an employee. We need someone who loves the technical details but is ready to step up and own the bigger picture.In this role, you will work right alongside our clients' CEO and Chief Architect. You'll be the person our clients trust to solve their biggest problems, and the person our developers look to for technical direction. Its a high-trust, high-impact role where you get to lead delivery your way.Why this role is differentYou're the bridge. You have the rare ability to speak "business" to the client and "code" to the developer. In this role, you get to use both languages every single day.You wont lose your edge. We know you've worked hard to build your technical expertise. Here, you won't leave that behind to push paper. You'll be diving into architecture and guiding solutions, keeping your skills sharp.Its an executive apprenticeship. While you focus on delivering great work for your clients, you'll be learning how to run a consulting business. From contracts to commercial strategy, you'll see it all.What Your Day-to-day Looks LikeYou'll own the relationships. You will be looking after a portfolio of 20 key clients. You are their strategic partner, the one they call when they need advice or reassurance.You'll guide the build. You wont just watch from the sidelines. You'll use your background in Architecture and Development to make sure what your teams are building is robust, scalable, and secure.You'll lead the team. You will be the leader for your delivery teams, helping them unblock issues, ensuring they stay on track, and driving a culture of high performance.You'll manage the health of your projects. You'll keep an eye on the financials, ensuring your projects aren't just successful for the client, but profitable for the business too.Who Were Looking ForYou are technically credible. You have a strong background in Salesforce Development and Technical Architecture. When you give technical advice, the room listens. (Architecture certifications are a must).You can read a room. You're comfortable managing senior stakeholders, navigating tricky conversations, and building genuine relationships.You're a finisher. You have a track record of taking complex projects in a consulting environment and getting them over the line.You have an ownership mindset. You don't wait to be told what to do. You treat the business like its your own.Bonus: If you know your way around Financial Services Cloud, thats a huge plus.The DetailsLocation: Johannesburg (Hybrid).Travel: You'll be moving around a bit, both nationally and internationally.Reward: We believe in rewarding value. You can expect a highly competitive package and a career path that moves as fast as you do.

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