Senior Manager – Microsoft Dynamic 365 Finance (Solution Architect) – TC – UKI

Senior Manager – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the design, build, and deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions for global organizations. The candidate will collaborate closely with clients to understand their enterprise operations and deliver tailored solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of D365 Finance and SCM solutions to meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency both for presales and delivery work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical specifications for presales and delivery work.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including system designs, integration diagrams, and data flow models.
• Lead Architecture Review Boards or Design Authority governance forums.
• Identify and own technical delivery risks.
• Oversee the implementation of D365, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Lead and review configuration, testing and documentation activities and, if required, provide recommendations and suggestions based on modern Microsoft best practices.
• Be well versed with Microsoft stack (Lifecycle Services, Business Process Catalogue, Task Guides, Office, MS Office, etc.).
• Evaluate and recommend ERP software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry leading practices.
• Drive the presales phase of project and own the solution.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on the organisation.
• Mentor and train junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.

Other Key Areas

• Stakeholder management and working collaboratively with Development and Testing teams to deliver high quality solutions that meet client and user business needs.
• Lead multi geography teams to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manage near shore and offshore teams for build activities such as configuration and testing.
• Employ a structured approach to problem‑solving and project execution.
• Exhibit excellent time management and communication skills, be well organised, consistently meet commitments and create high level deliverables.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong understanding of business processes across various functions, including finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and human resources.
• Lead as an architect at least 3 end‑to‑end AX/D365 global rollouts.
• Lead at least 1 functional area on multi company and multi country roll out programs.
• In‑depth knowledge of ERP modules, functionalities, solution architecture and integration capabilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of scoping and estimation process.

Good to Have

• Relevant Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA/RC, CPA/RA or others.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals.
• Has led data migration on at least one project.
• Knowledge of Microsoft CoPilot for Finance.

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