Vice President - D365 Project Operations Solution Architect

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a D365 Project Operations Solution Architect, you will be responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment, and adoption of Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions. You will ensure that the solutions meet the organizations needs now and, in the future, working closely with both technical, business teams, and vendor partners.

Responsibilities Assumed:

Solution Design: Develop comprehensive technical solution designs and implementation plans tailored to client requirements.

Project Management: Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful project completion.

Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications.

Solution design and configuration: Using their in-depth knowledge of D365, the architect will design, configure, and test solutions that meet the requirements gathered during the requirements gathering process. This may include customizing D365 fields, forms, and reports, and setting up workflows and automated processes.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices are followed.

Integration: Well versed with Dual Write integration and related configuration between D365 Project Operations and D365 F&O (Finance & Operations).

Business Analysis: Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify the differences between current and proposed solutions.

Vendor Liaison: Coordinate with third-party vendors to integrate and optimize technologies across the organization.

Documentation: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between business and technical teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Technical guidance: Provide guidance and support to the technical team during the development and deployment of D365 solutions, ensuring that the solutions are implemented correctly and meeting the organization's requirements.

User training and support: Provide user training and ongoing support for D365 users, ensuring that they are able to effectively use the system and that their needs are met.

System performance monitoring: Monitoring the performance of D365 and make recommendations for improvement, ensuring that the system is operating at optimal levels.

Industry knowledge: Staying current with new features and functionalities in D365 and make recommendations for their use within the organization, helping to ensure that the organization is utilizing the latest and most effective tools and processes.

Knowledge Management: Mentoring and coaching junior consultants to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Reporting: Creating Power BI reports and Dashboards as per business requirements

Prerequisites:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science (preferably B.Tech or BE from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 college) or a related field is preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in D365 Project Operations.
• Extensive experience in D365 Project Operations covering modules like Sales, Contracts, Projects, Project Accounting, Project Feedback (Customer Voice), and Reporting.
• Strong understanding of D365 and the ability to customize and configure the system.
• Several years of experience in solution architecture, specifically with Dynamics 365 implementations.
• Relevant certifications in Dynamics 365 and project management (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert, PMP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams.

This role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and a drive to help organizations maximize the benefits of their D365 investment