MS Dynamics CE Solution Architect

About us

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions a growing Microsoft Dynamics Practice delivering world class solutions in ERP, CRM, and e-Commerce. Our solutions are focused on advisory and implementation services that relate to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products including (CRM & ERP). Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application. They embrace all departments of a company from finance to manufacturing to customer relationship management, HR, and sales, in one single system.

About the Role:

The Dynamics CE Solution Architect is a core team member of KPMG customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 cantered solutions. The CE Solution Architect should have extensive experience across all phases of enterprise Dynamics CE projects. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients, managing onshore consultants, working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused on Dynamics CE functionality, Power Platform, and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst leading and mentoring more junior staff.

This role is an important element of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE projects. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality business and software solutions to our clients using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE functional capabilities working closely with client teams and business stakeholders
• Lead, organise, manage, and document workshops, meetings and requirements sessions with the client representatives, project stakeholders and delivery team(s)
• Ownership for the delivery of high-quality business and software solutions to our clients using their deep understanding of Dynamics 365 CE functional capabilities
• Ownership of gathering and documentation of functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis for workstream
• Be responsible for ensuring our pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements
• Interface effectively with other members of the delivery team and the solution Architect to ensure that the Power Platforms solution meets client’s requirements
• Strong contribution to the wider CE practice by defining training needs within the team and coaching or mentoring other team members
• Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Deliver high quality business and software solutions and services to clients ensuring the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations 
• The creation of high quality and sustainable client solutions and project documentation including support for testing activities
• Deliver all consultancy and configuration work according to KPMG project methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan: on time and on budget
• Contribute to Pre-Sales activities as required including building demo and proof of concept solutions for various client presentations
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills, and behaviour
• Identify business/project risks and mitiga

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They will be passionate about developing a strong community ethic within the team and driving a high performance culture.  They will have strong collaboration skills and be comfortable working as part of a global team.
 

Responsibilities
•    Building and leading the D365 CCaaS practice, developing the team to enable the delivery of our long term business strategy •    Be a champion for the D365 CCaaS Product
•    Have an exceptional understanding of Dynamics 365 CCaaS capabilities and the wider CCaaS market 
•    Driving collaboration across the CCaaS internal community 
•    Building the eminence of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions within the marketplace
•    Developing a high performance culture within the D365 CCaaS practice
•    Supporting pre-sales and key client engagements to secure new business and demonstrate delivery excellence
•    Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour.
 

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills •    Deep and broad knowledge of CCaaS in general and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS
•    Extensive consulting skills
•    Business Process knowledge
•    Broad understanding of software delivery 
•    Excellent soft skills and leadership qualities
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Relevant certifications in Dynamics 365 or related technologies

Experience and Background

•    Ability to undertake senior roles in complex engagements and present to the C-Suite stakeholders
•    Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS in a Lead Consulting role •    Experience of large scale CCaaS implementations
•    Pre-sales experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service & CCaaS
•    Excellent presentation and demonstration skills

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