Introduction
As a Director, ERP Functional Architect, you are client-facing, responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications, or process designs for very large complex IT solutions and integrating architecture. You will act as an advocate for the client; you are the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems. You design activities and build system prototypes.
Come join us
You will drive revenue growth and opportunity support for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations within multiple industries and design and communicate industry solution offerings to Clients. As a thought leader, you will establish and develop the existing capabilities, positioning Avanade as an innovator for customers and partners alike. In close partnership with the North America and Regional Solution Area Offering Leads, and our broader portfolio, you will envision and develop innovative solutions/services propositions and products for enterprise clients. You will drive cutting-edge evolution in their application and data portfolios.
Together we do what matters.
What you'll do
* Lead the design of functional components related to ERP and business processes during the presales as an expert on the capabilities, and configuration of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
* Design, build, and demonstrate scenario flows with Microsoft Dynamics 365 aligned to the client's business team's key requirements.
* Provide input to estimating the functional workstream for the project and advise the delivery team during the functional solution design.
* Align the solution value with client objectives via discovery, demonstration, estimation, SOW, and deal-close activities.
* You will be responsible for creating differentiated propositions while solving business-impacting client problems related to managed services solutions, leveraging Microsoft Solutions, and partnering across the Avanade, Microsoft, and Accenture landscape to achieve successful business outcomes.
* Work directly with deal teams and clients as a coach and subject matter expert.
* Leverage offshore and near-shore sales, solutions, and delivery capabilities to produce results with excellence.
Skills and experiences
* At least 3 full life cycle D365 Supply chain module implementations as a Solutions Architect.
* WMS and Production modules implementation expertise is nice to have.
* Understand the concepts and applications of Microsoft technologies related to Dynamics 365 including the Power Platform and Microsoft Azure.
* Hands-on experience with multi-phase, multi-country, enterprise-wide D365 implementations, focusing on pre-sales/business development and engagement delivery.
* Experience managing large geographically distributed teams.
* Presales is a nice to have
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role
* Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder
* Resilient, adaptable, flexible
* Humble leader, master negotiator, relationship builder
* Intellectually curious and passionate about tech
* Convincing storyteller and engaging content creator
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
* Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
* Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
* Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
Find out more about some of our benefits [1] here.
A great place to work:
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [2] Inclusion & Diversity page.
Create a future for our people that focuses on
Expanding your thinking
Experimenting courageously
Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
Empowering every voice
Encouraging boldness
Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
Amazing the client
Prioritizing what matters
Acting as one
Learn more:
To learn more about the types of projects our teams work on check out these case studies:
* [3] How Norma Group transformed automotive supplier processes by harvesting the power of cloud-based ERP
* [4] MSDW Podcast: What it means to be a modern manufacturer
Check out our blogs:
* [5] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
* [6] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade Compensation for roles at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
References
Visible links
1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6D-gdjWbgw
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qb6Lq40vtQ&list=PLoP-4KVd7rBwPIOn4_J0RVzvlkc48-w2w
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights
6. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade