Business Consultant (Salesforce) - Hands On Delivery Lead

We are seeking a highly hands-on Salesforce Business Consultant who will operate as the functional lead across the programme, combining responsibilities of a Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Delivery Manager. This role is accountable not just for defining requirements, but for owning them through configuration, validation, and delivery in support of a December 2026 go-live target.This is not a documentation-only role - this individual must be comfortable configuring Salesforce directly, making trade-off decisions, and driving outcomes in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & RequirementsAct as the de facto Product Owner, owning backlog definition, prioritisation, and acceptance criteriaLead discovery workshops and translate business needs into clear, actionable user storiesMake day-to-day decisions on scope, trade-offs, and functional design in alignment with stakeholders Hands-On ConfigurationPerform Salesforce configuration (objects, fields, flows, validation rules, page layouts, permissions, etc.)Configure and adapt managed package functionality within defined constraintsPartner with technical teams on more complex customisations and integrations Delivery ManagementDrive day-to-day delivery execution, ensuring progress against sprint and milestone commitmentsCoordinate across business, QA, and technical teams to remove blockers and maintain momentumOwn UAT readiness, execution, and business sign-off Validation & QualityDefine and execute test scenarios and acceptance criteriaLead defect triage with clear prioritisation and resolution directionEnsure functional continuity of all business processes post-migrationStakeholder & CommunicationAct as the primary bridge between business and technical teamsFacilitate bilingual workshops and ensure alignment across Mandarin and English-speaking stakeholdersEnsure all key artefacts (user stories, test scripts, training materials) are delivered bilinguallySkills, Knowledge and Expertise5+ years in Salesforce consulting roles with hands-on configuration experienceProven experience acting as a Product Owner or functional lead on Salesforce implementationsExperience driving delivery in Agile or hybrid environmentsStrong track record of owning features end-to-end (requirements → build → test → release)Highly Desired ExperienceTravel & Hospitality domain experience (booking, reservations, pricing, inventory)Experience working with complex Salesforce managed packages (ISV solutions)Experience in data migration projects (mapping, transformation, validation)Experience with Alibaba Cloud or China-based deploymentsPrior experience in cross-border or bilingual delivery environmentsSkills & QualificationsFluent in Mandarin and English Strong decision-making ability - comfortable operating with ownership, not just facilitationHands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focusedAble to balance speed with structure in a complex delivery environmentBenefitsFlexible PTO policyHealthcare Paid sick leaves, parental leaves, and volunteer days Location / Working ModelChina-friendly time zone required (APAC overlap)Remote, embedded within a global delivery teamOriginally posted on Himalayas