Microsoft D365 ERP Functional Solution Architect, Manager

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success as a Functional Solutions Architect managing efforts in consulting, designing, and implementing D365 applications-based solutions including:  

• Managing the entire project lifecycle and resources to meet client success;  

• Serving as the global point of contact on application design, optimizing features, availability, scalability, user experience, visualization and data integrity;  

• Creating the functional specs, functional design documents; Business Requirements Document/Functional Requirement Document], Functional Design Documents, user stories, implementation solution maps; and other deliverables;  

• Estimating and triaging high level requirements, future state processes and solution designs;  

• Developing functional specifications including use cases, business scenarios and functional requirements;  

• Participating in testing, quality management reviews and training including designs, prototypes and other work-products;  

• Conducting Joint Application Design workshop for acceptable solution design;  

• Architecting solutions and work with technical team on configuration, design and testing efforts, driving the transition of requirements to the designers and developers;  

• Leading the team through the life cycle of a D365 implementation providing key inputs during design, migrating data from external systems; conducting and supporting solution testing; building test cases; assisting with functional, system and user acceptance testing and conducting and supporting user and administrator training;  

• Utilizing Microsoft BI suite, MS SQL Server and SSRS reporting services to manage the reporting lifecycle (Report Design, Creation, Publishing, Subscription, Alerts); and, 

• Providing Post Go Live Support.  

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success as an ERP F&O Functional Solutions Architect, including experience with the following:  

• Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations;  

• Other Dynamics 365 ERP Modules;  

• ISVs such as Dynaway EAM, AxTension, and Sana eCommerce;  

• APICS CPIM or CSCP; and,   

• Microsoft Azure DevOps.  

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader:   

• Designing, building, testing and deploying the functional components of one or more D365 application modules;  

• Identifying and addressing client needs with one or more D365 application modules;  

• Building, maintaining client relationships; 

• Communicating value propositions; 

• Managing resource requirements, project workflow and budgets; 

• Preparing complex written and verbal materials; 

• Delivering clear requests for information; 

• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and, 

• Communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.  

Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader: 

• Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; 

• Answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff; and, 

• Coaching staff including providing timely and meaningful written and verbal feedback.