Managing Director, Solution Architecture

Save the Children US

. Establish architecture standards, governance, documentation, and agile ways of working across Business and Technology Solutions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $116,875 - $160,550 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture, including governance, design, and technology roadmaps, while effectively managing complex initiatives and aligning strategies across global and local teams. Proficient in leading Salesforce CRM and Oracle financial management platform transitions, with strong communication skills to convey technical decisions to diverse audiences.

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Enterprise ArchitectureSalesforce CRM TransitionTechnical LeadershipGovernance and DocumentationCross-Functional Team Management

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Architecture MethodsSolution ArchitectureCurrent-State AssessmentFuture-State DesignTechnology RoadmapsIntegration and MigrationImplementation and TransitionRisk AssessmentData ManagementTechnical Decision Making

Soft Skills

Influencing Across OrganizationsCommunication with Executive AudiencesTeam LeadershipCoaching and DevelopmentOrganizational Change Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceOracle Financial ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAtlassian Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Sector ExperienceAgile MethodologiesGovernance StandardsData SecurityOperational Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish architecture standards, governance, documentation, and agile ways of working across Business and Technology Solutions
Lead enterprise architecture for the transition to global Salesforce CRM and Oracle financial management platforms
Serve as U.S. Lead Technical Architect for Salesforce across feasibility, blueprint, design, build, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and operational handover
Assess current systems, processes, and integrations and define future-state architecture and migration roadmaps
Align global solutions with U.S. fundraising, finance, data, security, regulatory, and operational requirements
Guide cross-functional teams and implementation partners, including matrix architecture leadership for global architects
Coordinate design decisions, resources, and delivery dependencies across U.S. and global teams
Govern significant technical decisions, local requirements, and solution deviations
Resolve risks and dependencies across data management, integrations, payments, marketing, reporting, and connected platforms
Partner with user experience, DevOps, business analysis, data, security, and operations leaders to improve requirements translation, testing, and support
Communicate recommendations and tradeoffs to business and executive audiences
Manage the U.S. Salesforce relationship, including platform and licensing strategy, product evaluation, and commercial negotiations
Represent nonprofit needs to Salesforce leaders and align emerging capabilities with CRM strategy
Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff
Build and retain a diverse, inclusive team; set goals, shape roles, and allocate staff, budget, and architecture capacity
Partner with technology leaders to set direction and make architecture expertise accessible across the technology portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 10 years of relevant experience
Expertise in enterprise and solution architecture, including architecture methods, governance, current-state assessment, future-state design, and technology roadmaps
Technical leadership of large-scale CRM, ERP, financial management, or comparable enterprise transformations spanning solution design, integration, migration, implementation, and transition to operations
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives, assess technology risks and dependencies, and guide teams through organizational change
Ability to influence across cross-functional, global, or federated organizations and align enterprise strategy with local business needs
Ability to explain technical decisions to business, technology, and executive audiences
Knowledge of relevant technology trends and architecture and project methodologies
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office and Atlassian project management tools
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive employee benefits
Health care, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility leaves
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually; prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships