Introduction:
You're a collaborator who loves solving problems with technology and using your good interpersonal and organisational skills to build positive relationships. We'll surround you with people who are as passionate about technology and innovation as you are.
Come join us
As an ERP Solution Architect, you will be a trusted advisor to clients, leading the design and implementation of complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to define solution architecture, ensure alignment with business needs, and drive digital transformation strategies. This role provides the opportunity to work for Microsoft's #1 partner, with a focus on innovation, leadership, and delivering high-impact solutions.
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Together we do what matters.
What you'll do
This role is responsible for the definition and delivery of the overall ERP solution, including system integrations and recommended ISV's or best of breed solutions.
As well as leading end to end engagements you will be expected to support with presales activities and building implementation services estimates, staffing model and delivery approach using Avanade tools and methodologies.
During the project implementation, you'll define the scope and ensure a quality solution is delivered to the client. A client centric attitude and excellent interpersonal skills are required to lead discussions with senior executives through to the successful management of a diverse group of consultants to deliver the final solution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and manage the functional architecture, with the overarching accountability and responsibility for the solution.
* Manage client relationships and expectations.
* Work closely with the programme/project manager and technical architect to ensure the delivery of the overall solution.
* Lead a team of functional consultants.
* Review and be accountable for the documentation and outputs of the consultants, ensuring alignment to product and solution requirements.
* Represent and provide support as an escalation source for project team consultants and client.
* Work with onshore and offshore teams to deliver solutions.
* Support and mentor consultants on a project.
* Support the sales team in the solutioning of deals.
* Stay updated on Microsoft's latest innovations and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Skills and experiences
* Finance, Manufacturing or Supply Chain industry background highly desirable.
* 10 + years of ERP experience, with at least 5 years in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
* Full life cycle Microsoft D365 Finance and Supply Chain Management implementations as a Solutions Architect.
* A validated structured approach to written and verbal communication. Able to communicate sophisticated solutions to less technical people.
* Understand the concepts and applications of Microsoft technologies related to D365 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.
* Able to learn and adapt to Avanade delivery tools and methodology.
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 (19 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 50 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
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
• Prioritising what matters
• Acting as one
Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our ERP team work on check out these case studies:
Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
• [3] Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
• [4] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
References
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1. https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade