Core & Main
D365 F & O Solutions Architect
Core & Main, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description
Job SummaryThe D365 Functional Solution Architect will collaborate closely with business process owners, IS teams, technical architects and ERP Product owners to develop multi-technology solutions aligned with industry-leading and accepted best practices. Responsible for analyzing and translating business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint.Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key AccountabilitiesDefine and document the overall application architecture and design decisions during a project to meet requirements, ensuring solutions align with business goals and processes, and fit within the enterprise context.Own the development of a future vision and multi-year roadmap supporting current and desired capabilities resulting in a best-in-class ERP platform to support the company's growth strategy.Facilitate discussions with business and technical stakeholders to extract critical business requirements and present a vision incorporating solutions in the form of software products, modules, configurations, customizations, processes, and integrations to meet those needs within Dynamics 365 F&O and Power Platform.Lead the functional side of the internal design activities as required including designing and building demo and proof of concept solutions for various stakeholder presentations.Support the Developers and Business Systems Analysts with requirements gathering and provide design guidance for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects. Lead workshops with stakeholders, document requirements where needed and design appropriate solutions.In close collaboration with and input from the PMO, Development and QA teams, develop and present the realistic effort and resource estimates for the projects.Collaborate with the PMO and external vendors to propose, design and implement solution architectures involving third-party SaaS solutions.Typical Training/ExperienceUndergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent education/experience and 8+ years of experience in IT.5+ years of hands-on experience of building solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform product.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the Wholesale Distribution and/or Manufacturing industry a plusProfessional certification and experience in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure certifications.Experience with integration services such as MS Power Automate and Azure Integration Services.Proven experience as a solution architect with Dynamics 365.Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile environments.Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills.Experience with leading or participating in the gathering and documenting of business processes and requirements for the system with key business users.#LI-RemoteAbout Core & MainBased in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main's 4,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov
Job SummaryThe D365 Functional Solution Architect will collaborate closely with business process owners, IS teams, technical architects and ERP Product owners to develop multi-technology solutions aligned with industry-leading and accepted best practices. Responsible for analyzing and translating business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint.Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key AccountabilitiesDefine and document the overall application architecture and design decisions during a project to meet requirements, ensuring solutions align with business goals and processes, and fit within the enterprise context.Own the development of a future vision and multi-year roadmap supporting current and desired capabilities resulting in a best-in-class ERP platform to support the company's growth strategy.Facilitate discussions with business and technical stakeholders to extract critical business requirements and present a vision incorporating solutions in the form of software products, modules, configurations, customizations, processes, and integrations to meet those needs within Dynamics 365 F&O and Power Platform.Lead the functional side of the internal design activities as required including designing and building demo and proof of concept solutions for various stakeholder presentations.Support the Developers and Business Systems Analysts with requirements gathering and provide design guidance for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects. Lead workshops with stakeholders, document requirements where needed and design appropriate solutions.In close collaboration with and input from the PMO, Development and QA teams, develop and present the realistic effort and resource estimates for the projects.Collaborate with the PMO and external vendors to propose, design and implement solution architectures involving third-party SaaS solutions.Typical Training/ExperienceUndergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent education/experience and 8+ years of experience in IT.5+ years of hands-on experience of building solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform product.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the Wholesale Distribution and/or Manufacturing industry a plusProfessional certification and experience in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure certifications.Experience with integration services such as MS Power Automate and Azure Integration Services.Proven experience as a solution architect with Dynamics 365.Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile environments.Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills.Experience with leading or participating in the gathering and documenting of business processes and requirements for the system with key business users.#LI-RemoteAbout Core & MainBased in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main's 4,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov