Nelnet

CRM Solutions Architect

Nelnet$130K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar experience.
  • 10 years in software development or CRM systems implementation with a proven track record.
  • 5 to 7 years as a technical architect with extensive CRM design experience.
  • Strong expertise in CRM platforms and solution delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting technical information to all organization levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of complex CRM solutions to meet diverse business needs.
  • Create end-to-end CRM architecture integrating data models with core systems.
  • Consult with stakeholders and partners to align business needs with CRM solutions.
  • Develop and promote the CRM technology roadmap focusing on new capabilities.
  • Mentor and provide direction to CRM development teams and other architects.
  • Ensure technical integrity across CRM solutions aligns with enterprise technology strategies.
  • Stay updated on CRM advancements and propose strategies for new technology adoption.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • HSA and FSA participation.
  • Generous earned time off policy.
  • 401K plan with student loan repayment assistance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage available.
  • Employee assistance program provided.
  • Employee stock purchase program options.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities for continued education.
  • Performance-based incentive compensation.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage offered.
  • Robust wellness program for employee health.
Full Job Description
The CRM Solutions Architect will drive the technology vision and architecture for the organization’s CRM platform(s), leading the design of scalable, secure, and integrated solutions that support sales, marketing, and customer service teams, and providing technical direction and leadership internally to teams and externally with implementation partners and vendors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead complex CRM solution design initiatives to satisfy a wide range of business needs across sales, marketing, service, and customer experience teams.

· Design end-to-end CRM architecture, including data models and a high degree of integration with core enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, servicing platforms, data warehouse) and third-party applications, to provide holistic solutions.

· Act as a consultant with internal business stakeholders and external implementation partners to understand business needs and translate them into CRM solutions.

· Establish and champion the CRM technology roadmap, with focus on adoption of new platform capabilities (e.g., automation, AI-driven tools) to meet evolving business needs.

· Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring to CRM developers, administrators, and other architects.

· Potential to lead other architects in developing and championing CRM architecture Best Practices, governance, and Standards in the areas of data management and security.

· Provide technical oversight to ensure CRM solutions align with the overall enterprise technology direction and data governance standards.

· Keep abreast of advancements and changes in CRM platform capabilities and propose adoption strategies on how new features can be leveraged to provide business solutions.

Annual compensation range for this role is $130,000- $150,000 depending on experience.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or commensurate experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

· 10 years of experience in software development or CRM systems implementation with strong, proven expertise in delivering complex solutions.

· 5 to 7 years of experience as a technical architect with a demonstrated ability to lead design initiatives for large scale CRM solutions, with deep expertise in CRM platforms.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skill; with the ability to communicate technical concepts at all levels of the organization.

· Business acumen in translating sales, marketing, and service needs into feasible CRM solutions.

· Self-directed; highly motivated with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

· Ability to quickly learn new CRM features and business functions, coupled with the ability to establish a vision for the adoption of new technology.

· Strong data modeling and relational database knowledge accompanied by an understanding of CRM data architecture.

· Understanding of best practices and methods to integrate CRM platforms with applications within the organization and with external partners.

· Working knowledge of the network, server, and/or cloud infrastructure required to host CRM platforms in areas of expertise.

Compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000, depending on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits:

About Nelnet

Nelnet, Inc. provides educational services in loan servicing, payment processing, education planning, and asset management. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska and has additional offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Aurora, Colorado; Tigard, Oregon; and Sacramento, California. Nelnet was founded in 1978 and is one of the largest student loan servicers in the United States. Nelnet also provides software and data management services for the education finance industry. The company has three primary business segments: Loan Systems and Servicing, Tuition Payment Processing, and Communications. Nelnet is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NNI.
Learn more about Nelnet
Size
7,988 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$352.4 million
Founded
1977
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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