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They will lead a team of Salesforce professionals, guiding them towards delivering high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. \nThe Salesforce Technical Lead will bring a high level of expertise in the Salesforce platform and will focus on maximizing system efficiencies and better capitalizing on the features and benefits relative to the needs of various user groups. They will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to create and support simple, scalable, compliant, and more automated ASPCA mission-critical information and systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have a desire to support the ASPCA in achieving our mission of ending cruelty to animals. \nIn this position, you will never be bored! The ASPCA supports a broad portfolio of technologies to support a highly mobile and diverse staff. Maintaining a presence in multiple geographic locations, the team provides support (hands-on and remote) to over a dozen facilities and field operations, and over a thousand individual staff members. Your work will be integral to the organization as you work cross-functionally to ensure ASPCA staff, partners and communities have the systems needed to work effectively and efficiently to improve animal welfare. \n\nThis remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States. Please note, a Cover Letter is required to complete your application. \nWho We AreThe Information Technology (IT) department supports and improves a broad portfolio of technologies to support our staff. IT ensures that all ASPCA staff, partners, and communities have the systems needed to work effectively and efficiently to improve animal welfare. The sub-teams within IT include Product, Data and Reporting Solutions, Operations and Information Security, Technical Support, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Operations.\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nThe Salesforce Technical Lead reports directly to the Senior Director, Product Development and has 3 direct reports.\nWhere and When You’ll Work\nThis remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States.\n\nAbility and willingness to travel up to 5% annually, as needed.\n\nMust be available for off-hours support of mission critical applications \n\nInterview InformationOur interview process will include:\na reference check early in our process, during which we will ask you to provide 5 references, 2 of which must be at the manager level.\n\nan in-person interview component, likely in New York City.\n\nPlease note, applications for this role must be received by 5pm ET on 10/8/2026.\nWhat You’ll GetCompensationStarting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future. \n$149,500 - $156,500 annually\nFor more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website. \nBenefitsAt the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:\n\nAffordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.\n\nFlexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.\n\nCompetitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.\n\nRobust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.\n\nResponsibilities:What You’ll DoResponsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to:\n\nStaff Management\nManage a team of 3 employees to succeed in their role by communicating clear expectations, providing opportunities for learning & development, and building positive and trusting relationships.\n\nSupport your direct reports by holding regular effective feedback conversations, career conversations, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing check-in conversations with each team member on a cadence that’s appropriate for their role(s).\n\nLead and develop a team of Salesforce professionals including a Senior Salesforce Developer, Salesforce Developer, and Salesforce Administrator/Release Manager; imbue team with a good understanding of the ASPCA's mission, teams, and priorities \n\nEnsure the most significant efforts of the team are aligned to the most significant outcomes; continually assess and redirect team efforts for maximum impact \n\nProvide training and career growth opportunities that empower the team to lead projects and take on the day-to-day management of initiatives \n\nOversee activities of the team and ensure project plans and delivery commitments are met \n\nWork with team members to identify professional opportunities for growth and provide necessary mentoring, coaching, and training; ensure effective cross-training and proactively look for and fill gaps in the team's skills \n\nPerform people management and support tasks for team, including approving timesheets and scheduling requests, regular 1-1 meetings, quarterly/semi-annual performance/development meetings, annual performance reviews and goal-setting tasks \n\nAppraise individual and team performance: provide feedback, remediation, and motivation \n\nInterview and assess candidates for open positions \n\nTechnical Leadership & Product DevelopmentServe as the primary technical authority for the Information Technology Salesforce instance initiatives, providing technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering best practices and code quality \nLead and be responsible for the planning, 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management ensuring successful deployments using Gearset \nStrategy and CollaborationCollaborate with IT Product Managers to help develop business solutions and understand the business workflows \nMeet with clients to determine and document business, functional, technical requirements, and design deliverables \nClearly communicate with team and where necessary to stakeholders the current state of a project, the benefits and risks to a solution's feasibility and functionality, and detailed level of effort estimates for proposed solutions \nCollaborate with Product Development and Product Management team members and other stakeholders to proactively identify new and creative opportunities to use Salesforce and make efficiencies with existing products \nBe the authority and champion of Salesforce to help identify when Salesforce would be the right application and empower end-users currently using Salesforce \nAssist in prioritization and ongoing roadmap of Salesforce initiatives, and 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