The Microsoft Dynamics, Solution Architect Finance is responsible for supporting projects that design, implement, modify, troubleshoot, test, and debug Microsoft Dynamics software. In addition to being a leader for the team, this position is expected to serve as a mentor and advisor to other team members.
Excellent communication skills are necessary to be successful in this role. This role is customer-facing regarding, project management, requirements gathering, and solution architecting. This ideal candidate for this role has a solid business foundation with the ability to collaborate with other individuals that have varying levels of technical understanding.The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self- development.Essential Functions:
- Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
- Accountable for the architecture of finance modules in Dynamics 365 and understanding of the proposed solution.
- Define the solution design by leading Fit/Gap analysis for the solution requirements with reference to standard capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
- Assess how well the solution meets requirements
- Conduct workshops with the users, demonstrate systems, implement solutions, and present to customers
- Define the to-be processes, solution architecture, integration design, data migration approach
- Create and run CRP meetings
- Assures the quality of the solution and related project deliverables
- Responsible for the proposed solutions by configuring the system according to requirements
- Mentor and coach other team members to ensure their growth
- Mentor and coach clients to ensure adequate internal support is available
- Works in close collaboration with the project manager
- Organize and execute Analysis, Design/configuration, Implementation & delivery phases of Dynamics 365 implementation
- Analyze and document current ERP systems and associated business processes
- Prepare process documentation and perform gap/fit analysis to create design specifications for the new D365 Finance project
- Provide best practices and solution alternatives within functional/technical design documents
- Execute project tasks designed to implement the full suite of Dynamics modules in close coordination with key department stakeholders
- Work safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strategic Business Development
- Work with Business Development Manager (BDM) (Salesperson) to identify new opportunities.
- Develop relationships with key client leadership
- Engage in multiple short-term strategic consulting engagements and develop new opportunities
- Responsible for solution approaches, defining scope, and estimating the effort for proposals.
Service Offering Delivery
- Provide advisory assistance to projects and engagements to ensure successful delivery
- Advise Talent Management on the client’s culture and identify any high-risk deliverable-based assignments
- Provide screening of prospective candidates (both internal and external)
- Manage the development of case studies and project summaries of each project delivered related to the service offering(s)
- Develop and maintain service offering collateral (templates) that promote the repeatability and quality of deliverables
- Support development and evolution of delivery methodologies
- Be an expert for your competency
- Be a leader in our industry, be involved in business community involvement
- Volunteer to speak at conferences, …
- The main point of contact in the escalation process from consultant leads and consultants
- Onboard new consultants to best practice processes and approaches
- Help grow the Service Offering by being available for Business Development
- Working knowledge of programming methodologies, structures, and concepts
- Problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
- Minimum two full life cycle Dynamics 365/AX implementations are required
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills with attention to detail and quality
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computing, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 5+ years' experience as a Dynamics architect preferred
- 5+ years' experience as a functional SME working with Microsoft Dynamics platforms AX/F&O required
- 3+ years of experience using X++ to implement extended Dynamics features and enhancements required
- F&O/AX module experience required
Travel:
- Up to 20% with occasionally overnight stay
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