<h3>Role Description</h3>
<p>This role contributes to the development, customization, and maintenance of HOPE’s Salesforce instance and connected platforms, ensuring data integrity, user accessibility, and system efficiency. This role will require technical expertise to design and implement innovative solutions that address business needs. S/he will regularly work with cross-functional teams and serve as a technical lead on projects that support the mission of HOPE International and the quality of our fundraising-related operations.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Lancaster, PA preferred, remote considered</li>
<li><strong>Level:</strong> Professional</li>
<li><strong>Salary range:</strong> $60,000-$67,000</li>
<li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time</li>
<li><strong>Department:</strong> Information Technology</li>
<li><strong>Reports to:</strong> CRM Systems Manager</li>
</ul>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision.</li>
<li>Salesforce development and governance</li>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain solutions on HOPE’s Salesforce instance and connected platforms, using nonprofit-specific objects, automations, Lightning components, and declarative development</li>
<li>Configure and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other solutions to ensure reliable, accurate data movement across the organization</li>
<li>Ensure security and data privacy by incorporating secure coding practices, recommending improvements, and helping ensure solutions align with organizational and industry standards</li>
<li>Actively participate in Agile and DevOps practices, including version control, sandbox management, release management, and the team’s work management process</li>
<li>Collaboration and project leadership</li>
<li>Translate business needs into solutions by gathering and reviewing requirements, collaborating with requestors throughout the development process, and promoting user adoption through training and documentation</li>
<li>Serve as the technical lead for interdepartmental projects such as end-of-year receipting initiatives and software implementations</li>
<li>Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles for end users</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree required, with a bachelor's degree in information or computer science, engineering, finance, or business management preferred</li>
<li>Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator required, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer preferred</li>
<li>Experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, system integrations (REST/SOAP), and third-party APIs</li>
<li>Demonstrated excellence in team communication and organizational skills</li>
<li>Initiative in analyzing, researching, and implementing system improvements</li>
<li>Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to solve issues gracefully under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to communicate technical solutions, strategies, and value to non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Demonstrated desire to help people experiencing material poverty find hope and dignity through discipleship and access to financial tools</li>
<li>Experience in non-profit or technology sectors preferred</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the Company</h3>
<p>HOPE International</p>

CRM Systems Developer

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Collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages risks and progress, and ensures alignment with the University’s priorities and stakeholder expectations.<br><br></div><div>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br></div><ol><li>Manage project execution throughout the full project life cycle to ensure adherence to defined scope, schedule, and resource constraints</li><li>Develop and maintain a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated project planning artifacts.</li><li>Direct or coordinate activities of cross-functional project team members.</li><li>Prepare and deliver project status reports and performance updates to stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and implement a stakeholder-informed communication plan tailored to project needs.</li><li>Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner.</li><li>Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.</li></ol><div><strong>Project Manager III</strong><br><br></div><ol><li>Manage projects and related tasks within a product or functional area, ensuring delivery within schedule and resource constraints using established project management tools.</li><li>Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support project goals.</li><li>Maintain and collaborate on roadmap planning for product or service portfolios.</li><li>May oversee the workload of a functional or product team and contribute to performance evaluations by monitoring progress, offering feedback, and supporting resource planning.</li></ol><div>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br></div><div>Project Manager III – May supervise 3-5 people<br><br></div><div>QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS<br><br></div><div><strong>Education and Experience</strong><br><br></div><div><strong>Project Manager III</strong><br><br></div><ol><li>Mid-level technical experience; with transferable knowledge of project delivery tools, systems, or business processes.</li><li>Solid understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience is required.</li><li>CAPM, CSM, or PSM I</li><li>3-4+ years of project management or related professional experience is required.</li><li>Experience working with teams with chat assistive technologies is helpful.</li></ol><div>ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB<br><br></div><div><strong>Communication and Comprehension</strong><br><br></div><ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.</li><li>Strong organizational skills.</li><li>Proficiency in standard office software and relevant project/program management tools.</li></ul><div><strong>Problem Solving</strong><br><br></div><ul><li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.</li></ul><div><strong>Physical and Sensory Abilities</strong><br><br></div><ul><li>Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul><div><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong><br><br></div><div><strong>Work Environment</strong></div><div>Remote<br><br></div><div><strong>Driving Requirements</strong></div><div>If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position<br><br></div><div><strong>Time Type</strong><br><br></div><div>Full time<br><br></div><div><strong>Location</strong><br><br></div><div>Remote Location<br><br></div><div><strong>Pay Range</strong><br><br></div><div>Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.<br><br></div><div>The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.<br><br></div><div>$60,000.00 - $70,000.00<br><br></div><div><em>The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.</em><br><br></div>

Project Manager III for Information Services

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They collaborate closely with Product, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to translate complex compensation and advisor needs into well-designed technical solutions. Additionally, the manager leads technical discussions and forums that shape direction, ensure clarity, and support the delivery of business and technology outcomes. The team maintains and builds highly integrated products and experiences, requiring cross-functional collaboration across Thrivent.<br><br><strong>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><br><strong>Designing Solutions</strong><br><ul><li>Review technical solution design and architecture and provide guidance and direction.</li><li>Take part in system design and architecture conversations with the team to land approaches to deliver solutions.</li><li>Review technical solution and supports the execution of the solution.</li></ul><br><strong>Developing Software</strong><br><ul><li>Has developed software. Can read code and stays up to date on best practices.</li><li>Ensure code reviews are completed - Problem solving and analytical skills.</li></ul><br><strong>Learning and applying new techniques</strong><br><ul><li>Promotes and empowers sharing ideas, best practices, etc. They need to make space so teams can take time for these activities.</li><li>Anticipates and analyzes trends in technology and assesses the impact of emerging technologies on the business.</li></ul><br><strong>Collaborating within team</strong><br><ul><li>Supports the team agile practices and learning events/trainings.</li><li>Helps break down barriers for the team.</li><li>Engages in sprint demos; understands the desired and actual outcomes as well as the technology delivered by the team.</li><li>Partner with Product Manager on initiatives/features/epics and provides clarity on desired outcomes as well as technical expertise.</li><li>Collaborates with Product Manager for strategies, operating plans, targets and measures for product groups.</li><li>Creating a positive team environment where individuals have psychological safety and work collaboratively while understanding, respecting, challenging and appreciating each other’s ideas.</li></ul><br><strong>Collaborating across teams</strong><br><ul><li>Supports and empowers teams to broker solutions across products.</li><li>Understands how the product integrates with other products and ensures consistency in approach to work towards a common goal/outcome.</li><li>Builds strong working relationships with peers across teams.</li><li>Proactively identifies cross team challenges and works to empower teams in solving collaboratively.</li></ul><br><strong>Collaborating across the organization</strong><br><ul><li>Align your team with the priorities of the company and the technology organization for a given product area.</li></ul><br><strong>Setting product/platform technology strategy</strong><br><ul><li>Participates in setting the product and platform technology vision, strategies, initiatives, roadmaps, objectives and alignments.</li><li>Represents the business value of technology upgrades, etc. and influences prioritization in the product roadmap.</li><li>Empowers the team to select the right tool and platforms for the given product area.</li></ul><br><strong>Defining Engineering standards/patterns</strong><br><ul><li>Collaborating with Engineers to ensure Engineering practices and be an advocate to bring the engineering disciplines.</li><li>Promoting engineering practices and continuous improvement such as develops and observability.</li><li>Contributes to the creation of enterprise frameworks and patterns.</li></ul><br><strong>DevOps</strong><br><ul><li>Define and supports the development lifecycle processes.</li><li>Supports the team and removes barriers to resolving production incidents/problems.</li><li>DevOps continuously evaluated through observability, monitoring and alerting.</li><li>Understands the health of technology products and promotes prioritization of work to maintain and continuously improve.</li><li>Serve as an escalation point in product level support for ongoing maintenance and production issues.</li></ul><br><strong>Selecting & Managing Technology Vendors</strong><br><ul><li>Be an advocate to the team to define criteria for selecting the right platform/technology.</li><li>Guides the team to build consensus on an approach and driving a build vs buy decision with the team. In a buy decision, works with the team to decide on criteria and vendor selection.</li><li>Execute or manage the overall technology solutions, platforms for the product groups and associated vendor relationships.</li></ul><br><strong>Coaching Engineers</strong><br><ul><li>Holding regular 1:1s with team members and team meetings.</li><li>Provides constructive feedback, guidance and coaching to help engineers grow their skills and experience.</li><li>Provides career planning advice to engineers and creates development plans to help them achieve their career goals which leverages their skills and capabilities and provides them with learning opportunities.</li></ul><br><strong>Recruiting/building talent</strong><br><ul><li>Leads the process of selecting and engaging the right consulting partners.</li><li>Planning in advance for future people needs for the product groups, collaborate with the other teams on the recruitment process.</li><li>Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.</li><li>Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.</li><li>Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.</li><li>Manage a team of direct and indirect staff.</li></ul><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:</strong><br><em><strong>Required:</strong></em><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience.</li><li>8+ years of progressively responsible positions in Information Technology including 5+ years’ experience in IT discipline, e.g., customer relationship management, portfolio strategy and roadmap development.</li><li>3+ years of leadership experience in all aspects of a specific IT discipline, e.g. IT/LOB customer relationship management, portfolio strategy and/or demand management.</li><li>3+ years’ management/supervisory experience in specific IT functional area discipline, e.g. applications development or equivalent skills leading major technical projects with accountability for enforcing talent management needs and performance.</li></ul>

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