Senior Manager, Solution Engineering

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Sales

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**About Salesforce**

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The ASEAN Solution Engineering organisation is building out a solid and diverse team in the region. We are seeking a Senior Manager for our Philippines SE team, based in Manila. In this capacity, the Senior Manager will manage a team of Individual Contributor Solution Engineers who support the Philippines market.

As a Solution Engineering leader through collaboration with the customer, the Product teams, and Professional Services, you will lead a team of Solutions Engineers who will develop thoughtful solutions that help our customers connect with their customers in new ways.

The Senior Manager will be part of the ASEAN Solution Engineering Leadership Team and work closely with their teams to drive strategic account planning into the country, create relationships at CXO level and help execute and accelerate the strategy to get us to our vision.

**Your Mission as a Solutions Engineering Pre-Sales Leader i**n this influential role,**you will**:

- Lead Transformation Efforts: Guide customers through their digital transformation journeys, offering strategic counsel on adoption and achieving long-term success.
- Inspire and Develop a High-Performing Team: Build, nurture, and grow a diverse and multidisciplinary team of Solution Engineers with complementary skills and expertise.
- Collaborate for Success: Partner closely with Sales leadership to craft and deliver compelling value propositions that resonate with customer needs across a range of industries.
- Shape Solutions: Ensure your team designs and demonstrates impactful solutions aligned to customer success, showcasing the power and potential of Salesforce technologies.
- Foster Growth and Innovation: Develop innovative go-to-market strategies, drive organisational productivity, and champion cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals.
- Champion Salesforce Values: Embody Salesforce’s core values in every aspect of your leadership, serving as a role model for your team and the wider organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Partner with Sales leadership to communicate and deliver Salesforce’s transformational value proposition.
- Drive a mindset shift beyond technical discussions to focus on transformation, innovation, and long-term impact.
- Lead and manage a diverse Solutions Engineering team, ensuring a balance of skills and perspectives to meet customer needs effectively.
- Collaborate with Sales to create and execute growth plans that align with Salesforce’s strategic vision.
- Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent, creating a culture of performance, innovation, and career growth.
- Develop and scale organizational programs to enhance team productivity, expertise, and collaboration.
- Represent Salesforce at the highest levels, engaging with customers and stakeholders through thought leadership and strategic discussions.
- Support customer engagements by facilitating discussions at both the CIO level and deep technical conversations with Heads of Architecture.
- Continuously evaluate and evolve team capabilities to meet emerging market and customer needs.

**Skills and Experience**:
Leadership and Strategy:

- Prior experience as a Solution Engineering Manager ( 2 or more years of experience in managing teams) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.

Industry-Focused Solution Leadership:

- Develop and lead a team of solution engineers specialising in public sector, manufacturing, automotive, utilities, energy, and retail industries, delivering tailored, innovative Salesforce solutions that address sector-specific challenges and opportunities.

Strategic Industry Domain Knowledge:

- Partner with sales, product, and engineering teams to align Salesforce’s industry cloud offerings and technologies with customer goals, driving adoption and measurable business outcomes across these key verticals.

Customer-Centric Approach:

- Strong track record of engaging C-level executives and influencing their transformation agendas.
- Experience selling and delivering solutions at the executive level, with a focus on value and outcomes.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and the ability to articulate their business benefits clearly

Transformation Mindset:

- Deep knowledge of design thinking and human-centred approaches to innovation and problem-so