D365 F&O Solution Architect - Senior Manager

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Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Advisory - Other Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary D365 F&O Solution architects are responsible for leading D365 F&O functional solution design & implementation on delivery projects. They are also responsible for leading D365 F&O functional solution requirements on sales pursuits, managing client expectations and functional scope during delivery projects, and meeting the general expectations in line with their consulting grade. Responsibilities & Duties: - Leading cross-functional teams in client-facing delivery roles - Providing technical design authority oversight on complex delivery programmes - Providing oversight across multiple projects simultaneously to deliver client success - Engaging with senior client stakeholders to promote customer outcomes and challenge existing approaches. - Building relationships with new and existing clients - Modelling commercial delivery models to ensure accurate estimation and budgeting while remaining competitive - Leading the build of re-usable assets that will increase the efficiency and go-to-market offerings of PwC - Documenting, proposing and discussing solution options as a part of the programme team (high level design / low level design) - Configuring and developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions to fit project requirements. - Leading team members to achieve successful project outcomes. Working closely with technical development capability, including nearshore and offshore teams. - Understanding business requirements and scope changes and highlight any impact on delivery teams or technical solution. - Providing SME input across a variety of programme workstreams, including testing, training, data, reporting, and business change. - Formally coach and manage people within the team - Build and maintain relationships with Microsoft and help support their go-to-market strategies PwC Consulting Senior Manager Grade Expectations: Project Management -Able to plan and manage delivery across all workstreams on projects they are assigned -Runs project leadership and Steering Group meetings -Manages dependencies with other projects Delivery Management -Manages overall quality of deliverables across projects -Ensures PwC assets and IP are leveraged to maximise quality and efficiency of deliverables People Management -Responsible for managing technical development pathways for Microsoft team -Able to support team members to resolve work related conflicts Stakeholder Management -Resolves conflicts with PwC and client stakeholders -Manages relationships with senior client, PwC and Microsoft stakeholders Sales Support -Able to manage a sales pursuit -Seen as the ‘go to’ person for Microsoft sales opportunities across the Biz Apps solutions Desired Experience: - University graduate or professionally qualified (or part qualified) with a relevant degree within finance or business discipline would be beneficial but not essential -Strong and established experience delivering Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions -Ideally, experience in a client-facing role with a Microsoft Gold Partner -Experience deploying Finance and Operations on a global scale -1 or more expert level relevant Microsoft certifications -Leading and overseeing agile project delivery teams -Bid preparation and presentation, including system demos -Hands on experience working in a finance, HR, logistics or manufacturing function within an organisation wound be beneficial -Good understanding of both technical and functional capabilities of the Microsoft Dynamics modules including Finance, HR, Trade and Logistics, Manufacturing and Projects -Training in project management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, Agile or Scrum) would be beneficial but not essential Desired Attributes: - Strong presentation and demonstration skills -Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge -Able to confidently understand not only business process design at feature or user story level but on the wider enterprise or end to end process level -Confident and effective communication skills -Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure -Able to manage client expectations and effectively manage complex / difficult conversations -Solves complex problems with creative solutions -Ability to prioritise and successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously -Must have the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment -Confidently lead and develop team members Required Skills: -Designing and configuring Dynamics 365 F&O solutions -Documentation of solution build and technical documents -Presentation Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date