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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Program Manager Salesforce with 7+ years of experience to lead and manage large-scale Salesforce initiatives. The role involves end-to-end ownership of Salesforce-based Loan Origination System (LOS) programs, driving delivery, stakeholder alignment, and business outcomes in the Vehicle Finance domain. Key Responsibilities Program / Project Delivery - Lead end-to-end delivery of Salesforce programs including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource planning.Ensure timely and high-quality delivery aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Salesforce Implementation Oversight - Oversee Salesforce LOS implementation including workflows, approvals, integrations, and reporting. Ensure alignment with business processes such as lead management, credit evaluation, sanctioning, and disbursement stages. Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Coordinate with Business, Credit, Operations, IT, Product, Risk, and Compliance teams.Manage external vendors / SI partners for development and support activities.Drive governance forums, status reporting, and steering committee updates. Domain Leadership Vehicle Finance - Drive implementation of vehicle finance journeys (2W, PV, CV, CE, Tractor) on Salesforce. Ensure alignment with end-to-end LOS lifecycle including sourcing, underwriting, approval, and disbursement processes. Risk, Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements.Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks.Maintain proper documentation, audit trails, and control frameworks. Process Optimization & Transformation - Drive initiatives to improve TAT, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Lead transformation initiatives such as automation, integration enhancements, and cross-sell enablement. Testing & Release Governance - Oversee SIT/UAT cycles, release planning, and production deployment.Ensure defect closure, stability, and user adoption post go-live. Required Skills & Competencies Functional & Domain Skills - Strong understanding of Vehicle Finance / Auto Loans / LOS processes Experience working on Salesforce (Sales Cloud / LOS implementations)Understanding of credit workflows, approval matrix, and compliance-driven processes Program Management Skills - Proven experience in managing large programs and cross-functional teamsStrong planning, risk management, and delivery governance capabilitiesExperience in Agile / Hybrid delivery models Technical Understanding - Basic understanding of Salesforce architecture (objects, workflows, integrations)Exposure to integrations with systems such as credit bureaus, BRE, core banking, APIs Communication & Leadership - Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skillsAbility to drive alignment across business and technology teamsStrong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Experience & Qualification - 7+ years of experience in Project/Program ManagementPrior experience in Salesforce implementations (mandatory)Experience in BFSI / NBFC domain (Vehicle Finance preferred)Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology / BusinessPMP / Prince2 / Salesforce certifications (preferred) Preferred Exposure - Salesforce LOS / CRM transformation programsVendor management and SI engagementDigital transformation initiatives in lending journeys Key Success Factors - Strong ownership of large-scale Salesforce delivery programsAbility to manage complex stakeholder ecosystemExpertise in vehicle finance processes and LOS lifecycleFocus on delivery excellence, compliance, and business outcomes .
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