CE Technical Architect

The Dynamics Power Platforms CE Technical Architect is a core team member of KPMG customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 centered solutions. The Architect will be involved in the business processes and solution design and will be hands on configuring and customizing the implementation of Dynamics Power Platforms solutions leading both onshore and offshore development teams. 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.

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality business and software solutions to our clients using 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)
• 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
• Contribute 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
• Communicate progress updates to relevant parties both formally and informally
• Lead practice development activities such as defining and configuring industry specific solutions
• In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
• Work on own initiative and with minimal support if needed
• Identify business/project risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary

• Extensive experience as a CRM Consultant with large‑scale implementations, deep and broad knowledge of technical capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification. Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365
• Strong understanding of Azure and cloud technologies, .Net development and Power BI.
• Deeper understanding of the broader Microsoft stack and be able to leverage it to create powerful solutions (Power Apps, Power BI, Common Data Services, Azure, Office 365) and working in fast paced Agile environments.
• Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas and solutions in line with the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Successfully translate business and customer needs into a great digital customer experience.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Power Platforms Accelerators, industry templates and add‑ons
• Leading and mentoring junior team members
• Willingness to develop knowledge of new functionality in the Microsoft platforms, keeping on top of roadmaps, studying for certifications to ensure we help deliver best solutions to our clients
• Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Certifications, ideally most current versions are desirable
• Preferably a University graduate with relevant degree within a computing or business discipline

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