COMPANY
Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.
At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.
POSITION
Allspring Global Investments is looking for a Head of Distribution Technology to join our esteemed Engineering and Technology team. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise to drive innovation and implement Allspring's Salesforce and Distribution solutions. As the Head of Distribution Technology, you will play a key role in developing a Distribution platform, including Salesforce products and other SAAS solutions for internal collaboration, analytics, and reporting. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a team of technology professionals and shape the future of our technology landscape.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Show a demonstrable understanding of various components of the Salesforce product suite, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Tableau Server, CRM Analytics, and Data Cloud. Provide references to multiple large-scale projects that were successfully delivered.
- Create and implement a detailed strategy for the Salesforce platform, including architecture design, development, integration, and maintenance. Lead design sessions, document solutions, identify gaps, and manage custom development, integrations, and data migration.
- Design scalable and flexible Salesforce solutions that meet business requirements, ensure security, and adhere to standard methodologies for platform optimization.
- Guide continuous optimization of the Salesforce platform to improve performance, usability, and user experience.
- Stay ahead of emerging Salesforce technologies and industry trends to find opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Salesforce technical team, encouraging a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning.
- Engage with customers, partners, and internal teams to comprehend requirements, prioritize initiatives, and align them with organizational goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in Salesforce platform development, implementation, and administration.
- Proven track record of effectively leading large-scale Salesforce initiatives from concept to delivery.
- Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, capabilities, and ecosystem, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Tableau Server, CRM Analytics, and Data Cloud.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical partners.
- Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Salesforce Certified Application Architect, or Salesforce Certified System Architect preferred.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that drive business value.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Some experience with Optimizely or a similar Digital Experience platform.
- Demonstrable experience working effectively in a heavily distributed environment.
- Experience with the asset management industry.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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