Salesforce Release Management Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Salesforce Release Management Consultant to join our CRM team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient deployment of Salesforce components across various environments using the Copado platform. This role requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce release management, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Danfoss’ Oragadam campus is India’s first LEED Platinum-rated constructed manufacturing facility – a modern green campus with state-of-the-art facilities, from where our employees design, innovate, manufacture and promote products for both India and the outside market.
As our new colleague, you will be part of a well-functioning global team of committed and skilled IT consultants, who are front runners within CRM, implementing the One CRM solutions for Danfoss. 
 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Manage the end-to-end release management process for Salesforce applications, ensuring timely and error-free deployments from lower environments to higher environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, administrators, and business stakeholders to coordinate release schedules and dependencies.
• Configure and optimize the Copado platform to automate release processes and improve efficiency.
• Conduct impact assessments and risk analysis for each release, identifying potential conflicts or issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor release progress and performance metrics, providing regular updates to project stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on release management best practices and Copado usage.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Salesforce release management, including hands-on experience with the Copado platform.
• Strong understanding of the Salesforce development lifecycle, including sandboxes, version control, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Proficiency in Salesforce configuration, customization, and data migration tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Administrator, and Copado Administrator are preferred but not mandatory

General Skills

• Strong analytical skills with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and documentation skills in English
• Excellent analytical skills
• Self-organized and structured person

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.