Job Abstract

Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success as a Functional Solutions Architect directing 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 thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts 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 thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts with one or more D365 application modules to: 

• Design, build, test and deploy the functional components; and, 

• Address client needs: 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 thought leader-level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing the following areas: 

• Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust, 

• Seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation, 

• Answering questions and providing direction to staff; and 

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