Synoptek
Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & Manufacturing (Dynamics 365)
Synoptek, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Location Options for Hybrid Model: Denver, CO / Chicago, IL / Columbus, OH. Relocation assistance available.
SynoptekWe think globally, act locally. As a Managed Services Provider, Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client-base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and in keeping with that momentum we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, results growth, and clarity.
Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & ManufacturingThis is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.
The Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & Manufacturing, is responsible for leading the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project conception to successful implementation, specifically focusing on Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Manufacturing solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics AX/ F&SCM, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate and manage both functional teams and project scope effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
Gap Fit Analysis: Conduct thorough Gap Fit Analysis to identify areas where existing solutions meet or fall short of business requirements.
Project Scoping and Strategic Planning: Participate in project scoping sessions and contribute to the strategic planning of system solutions that align with client objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring that system goals are clearly understood and documented.
Solution Design Validation: Confirm that specific solutions meet the overall functional Solution Designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
Functional Team Leadership: Lead the functional team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that project deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Collaboration with Project Team: Work closely with the onsite Project Team and Project Manager to ensure that project timelines are met and that any issues are promptly addressed.
Data Migration Strategy Development: Develop data migration strategies for AX/F&SCM SCM & Advanced WMS, and AX/F&SCM Manufacturing WMS, using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks.
Requirement Documentation: Collaborate with clients and functional teams to create and review comprehensive requirements documents.
Solution Design: Work closely with functional teams on gap fit documents and help design both functional and technical solutions that are optimal for the project.
Presales and Customer Assessments: Participate in presales activities, customer assessments, and the development of proposals to support business development efforts.
Mentorship: Mentor junior functional resources on the team, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to projects.
Practice Competency Development: Contribute to the development of practice competencies through active participation and knowledge sharing.
This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience in functional consulting, particularly with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM, may be considered. The ratio is 1:1, meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience, and vice versa.
Dynamics AX/F&SCM certifications are highly desired.
Experience
Customarily has at least 8 years of hands-on software implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, preferably with version 2012 R1, R2, R3, and/or AX7/Dynamics365.
Customarily has managed at least five full lifecycle Dynamics AX implementations.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM in Manufacturing and Distribution implementations is required.
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Sure Step implementation methodology, as well as in LCS and CRP.
Proven track record and experience in a Dynamics AX/F&SCM consulting role.
Skills/Attributes
Synoptek core DNA behaviors :
Clarity:
Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses.
OwnIT:
Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments.
Results:
Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company’s business goals.
Growth:
Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Team:
Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged, and collaborative.
Deep knowledge of the functional capabilities of Dynamics AX Warehouse Management Systems settings (WAX & TRAX is preferred).
Proficient in developing data migration strategies using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks.
Strong skills in managing complex projects, with the ability to lead functional teams and ensure successful implementation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a functional team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and understand their needs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and design effective solutions.
Working ConditionsWe live by the motto ‘work hard, play hard’ and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results.Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment. The final location is based on business need. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require up to 50% onsite travel based on client project requirements.
Salary RangeThe following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range for Denver, Colorado applicants for this role is $136,578.27-$178,690.97 with a median of $162,178.69. Actual compensation is impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, specific work locations and any potential licenses and certifications required for that role.
The following information is required by the Illinois Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Illinois. The anticipated starting pay range for Chicago, Illinois applicants for this role is $138,512.80-$181,222.00 with a median of $164,475.84. Actual compensation is impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, specific work locations and any potential licenses and certifications required for that role.
EEO StatementWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.
Pay: $136,578.27 - $178,690.97 per year
Work Location: In person
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SynoptekWe think globally, act locally. As a Managed Services Provider, Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client-base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and in keeping with that momentum we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, results growth, and clarity.
Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & ManufacturingThis is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.
The Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & Manufacturing, is responsible for leading the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project conception to successful implementation, specifically focusing on Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Manufacturing solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics AX/ F&SCM, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate and manage both functional teams and project scope effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
Gap Fit Analysis: Conduct thorough Gap Fit Analysis to identify areas where existing solutions meet or fall short of business requirements.
Project Scoping and Strategic Planning: Participate in project scoping sessions and contribute to the strategic planning of system solutions that align with client objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring that system goals are clearly understood and documented.
Solution Design Validation: Confirm that specific solutions meet the overall functional Solution Designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
Functional Team Leadership: Lead the functional team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that project deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
Collaboration with Project Team: Work closely with the onsite Project Team and Project Manager to ensure that project timelines are met and that any issues are promptly addressed.
Data Migration Strategy Development: Develop data migration strategies for AX/F&SCM SCM & Advanced WMS, and AX/F&SCM Manufacturing WMS, using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks.
Requirement Documentation: Collaborate with clients and functional teams to create and review comprehensive requirements documents.
Solution Design: Work closely with functional teams on gap fit documents and help design both functional and technical solutions that are optimal for the project.
Presales and Customer Assessments: Participate in presales activities, customer assessments, and the development of proposals to support business development efforts.
Mentorship: Mentor junior functional resources on the team, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to projects.
Practice Competency Development: Contribute to the development of practice competencies through active participation and knowledge sharing.
This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience in functional consulting, particularly with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM, may be considered. The ratio is 1:1, meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience, and vice versa.
Dynamics AX/F&SCM certifications are highly desired.
Experience
Customarily has at least 8 years of hands-on software implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, preferably with version 2012 R1, R2, R3, and/or AX7/Dynamics365.
Customarily has managed at least five full lifecycle Dynamics AX implementations.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM in Manufacturing and Distribution implementations is required.
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Sure Step implementation methodology, as well as in LCS and CRP.
Proven track record and experience in a Dynamics AX/F&SCM consulting role.
Skills/Attributes
Synoptek core DNA behaviors :
Clarity:
Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses.
OwnIT:
Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments.
Results:
Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company’s business goals.
Growth:
Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Team:
Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged, and collaborative.
Deep knowledge of the functional capabilities of Dynamics AX Warehouse Management Systems settings (WAX & TRAX is preferred).
Proficient in developing data migration strategies using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks.
Strong skills in managing complex projects, with the ability to lead functional teams and ensure successful implementation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a functional team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and understand their needs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and design effective solutions.
Working ConditionsWe live by the motto ‘work hard, play hard’ and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results.Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment. The final location is based on business need. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require up to 50% onsite travel based on client project requirements.
Salary RangeThe following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range for Denver, Colorado applicants for this role is $136,578.27-$178,690.97 with a median of $162,178.69. Actual compensation is impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, specific work locations and any potential licenses and certifications required for that role.
The following information is required by the Illinois Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Illinois. The anticipated starting pay range for Chicago, Illinois applicants for this role is $138,512.80-$181,222.00 with a median of $164,475.84. Actual compensation is impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, specific work locations and any potential licenses and certifications required for that role.
EEO StatementWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.
Pay: $136,578.27 - $178,690.97 per year
Work Location: In person
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