SVP, Global Solution Engineering - Tableau

Salesforce is seeking a transformational Senior Vice President (SVP) to lead Global Solution Engineering for Tableau and serve as a key member of the Tableau & Data360 (D360) Leadership Team. This executive will lead a high-performing global Solutions Engineering organization and shape a differentiated go-to-market strategy that reinforces Tableau as a strategic platform within Salesforce.

The SVP will further position Tableau as the semantic intelligence layer for the AI-first enterprise, accelerating adoption and expansion across Data360, Agentforce, and Customer 360.

The role will be instrumental in aligning Sales, Industry, Product, Customer Success, Marketing, and Strategy, while serving as a senior executive in strategic customer engagements and large-scale initiatives. As the head of Global Solution Engineering, the SVP will foster a strong, values-driven culture, build trusted customer relationships, and serve as a Tableau evangelist across the broader Salesforce ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will be a proven, inspiring global leader with deep expertise in pre-sales, consulting, and team development, and a track record of building and scaling high-performing organizations, driving growth, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Tableau’s Global Solution Engineering organization as one unified, high-performing global team, attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent while fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and excellence.
• Champion the Agentic Enterprise vision by positioning Tableau as the semantic intelligence layer for the AI-first enterprise and establishing Tableau at the center of the next wave of enterprise transformation.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior Tableau and Consumption CoE leadership, with broad influence across global leadership, shaping technology vision and advancing differentiated points of view that influence product strategy, go-to-market, and market direction.
• Drive continuous innovation in solution-selling strategies, ensuring teams deliver differentiated, industry-specific value propositions aligned to customer needs.
• Build and sustain trusted C-level relationships with strategic customers, guiding complex digital transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with Sales leadership (i.e., regional SVPs, EVPs, OU leaders) to execute growth-focused go-to-market strategies and embed Tableau across the field as a core growth priority.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Innovation teams to align to the product roadmap and enable the field to clearly articulate and deliver Tableau’s value – particularly across Tableau Next, the semantic layer, and the Agentforce integration story.
• Champion diversity and inclusion while driving talent development, performance management, and succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and career growth.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador and role model for Salesforce values, setting a high bar for leadership excellence across the global organization.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Extensive pre-sales leadership or consulting experience in enterprise software, particularly across Sales, Marketing, Service, or Support, with strong commercial acumen and a sales-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to build trusted C-level relationships and shape value-based solutions, particularly with CIOs, CTOs, Chief Digital & Data Officers, and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives for technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with Analytics, BI, or data platforms and knowledge of emerging AI and agentic technologies strongly preferred.
• Experience leading complex enterprise transformations, including multi-phase roadmaps and business innovation at scale.
• Demonstrated success scaling high-performing global pre-sales or consulting organizations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous growth.
• Consistent track record of achieving and exceeding revenue and performance goals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and team development.
• Forward-thinking technology and innovation leader with the ability to anticipate market trends and translate them into customer and business value.
• Inspirational people leader with a passion for developing talent, unlocking potential, and cultivating future leaders.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences.
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)