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

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.

Our Transaction Services practice comprises approximately 500 people across the UK, organised to align to KPMG’s market orientated structure, and is at the heart of the Firm's agenda to increase its penetration of boardrooms and work with clients across the economic and transaction cycle. Our team works closely with colleagues across Deal Advisory as well as Tax, Audit and other Advisory teams; it is a multi-disciplinary and international environment that sits right at the heart of our One Firm agenda. We are recruiting Managers in our Private Equity, Financial Services, Corporates and Capital Markets teams across the UK to support the growth of our TS business.

 Business Development Manager (Commercial Sector)

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving utilisation and dependence upon our firm as the go-to place for all things Microsoft at KPMG. Acting as a trusted advisor, the BDM will support member firms in shaping strategic approaches that meet their clients’ business and technology needs.

The role will focus on creating and progressing opportunities for MBS across the International market, particularly within the Commercial Sector—which includes industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, technology, logistics, energy, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, and education. Leveraging a hybrid skillset of business development, presales, technical expertise, and delivery know-how, the BDM will help position our capabilities effectively within these dynamic sectors.

Business Development

• Own the development and execution of a demand generation strategy for a key industry market to drive pipeline and sales to agreed KPI’s
• Develop the overall positioning, uniqueness, and messaging for the Microsoft offerings through KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions into that industry
• Responsible for the generation of pipeline and execution of sales for the organisation
• Identify and develop opportunities for the organisation to diversify across sub industry, emerging technology and services propositions to build pipeline
• Work with KPMG teams to create integrated propositions to meet the needs of specific industries or clients to build pipeline
• Lead the interlock with the delivery organisation to ensure:
• Contracts with clients are robust
• The sales teams support programme delivery in partnership
• The development of innovative and profitable commercial constructs
• Develop a marketing and communications plan to drive pipeline for the organisation in white space clients
• Ensure that client relationships and commercial engagements are managed effectively to ensure successful delivery and long-term relationship development

Business Development – Execution

• Own and cultivate senior stakeholder relationships within key strategic accounts
• Own and manage key relationships within the KPMG partner network to drive pipeline from within the firms’ client base
• Own and manage the relationship with key Microsoft stakeholders to develop co- selling opportunities
• Lead key bids and proposals for large scale transformation programmes (typically in the €1-4m range)
• Work as a trusted advisor with clients around their strategic business and technology needs
• Leads and supports the negotiation of contracts and ensures compliance with KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions policy

 Requirements

• Highly experienced working in Microsoft solution sales
• Working knowledge of Microsoft technology (particularly Dynamics 365, Office 365 and Azure)
• Strong cross industry experience (Financial Services, Public Sector and Consumer Markets)
• Highly experienced working in partnership with Microsoft to develop business systems or cloud-based technology propositions to meet client needs
• Experience of working in an LLP organisation
• Demonstrable track record developing long term profitable relationships with mid and large sized organisations
• Can develop a demand generation strategy for a Microsoft solution sales team and lead the team to successful execution
• Hold led Microsoft centric transformation deals with values in excess of €2m
• Has led the development of solutions, consulting offerings and assets to drive repeatable sales
• Extens