Sr./Lead Functional Consultant D365 | F&O

Lead Functional Consultant:

Objective of the Role:

• Lead discovery meetings with the client to understand current business processes that need to be incorporated into D365
• Hands-on implementation of MS Dynamics 365 F&O solution in any 2 of 4 main areas - Finance, SCM, Manufacturing, and Advance Warehousing.
• Validation of business practices and processes in Dynamics D365 F&O based on discovery analysis
• Have solid experience in Dynamics 365FO implementations throughout all project stages including analysis, design, development, test, and support.
• Conduct gap/fit analysis to determine the difference between application and business processes.
• Identify creative solutions for processes that aren't fully accomplished by standard D365 F&O
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers by outlining findings and recommendations to guide the implementation of the identified solution.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to issues and risks.
• Advise customer organization on solution usage and help minimize gaps between standard product customers business processes with creative configuration.
• To take the consultant role within the application delivery team for D365 F&O including 3rd party applications.
• Maintain quality of implementation and delivery and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O.
• Be a team player working closely with other members of service delivery, i.e., ERP Team and other consultants and developers.
• Work with the client to understand legacy data components and identify the appropriate mapping for that data in D365. Documenting the mapping for conversion by technical staff.
• Should have onsite and offsite consulting services experience, offshore is a plus point.
• Solid Business Analysis, documentation, and process re-engineering skills
• Foster teamwork, mentor, and train consultants on best practices, project methodology, and professional client service.
• Suggest areas of improvement in methodology and internal processes along with potential solutions. Assist with overall solution architecture.
• Recognize and pursue opportunities for cross-selling and additional client projects.
• Participate in pre-sales activities.
• Design project schedules and set timelines for each member of the team and delegate specific tasks to each resource of the project.
• End to End management coordination of the project and responsible for the successful completion of the project within a stipulated budget.
• Report to management, attend and conduct project status meetings.
• Ensure timesheets are entered and processed accurately.
• Ensure that the technical aspects of projects meet required standards for functionality, operability, and documentation.
• Work with project managers and team leaders to cater to resource changes across projects.
• Having experience working with E-commerce and Market places, and their integration with ERP and shipment systems will be a plus.

Lead FC Functional Skills

• Minimum 6-8 years of end-to-end ERP implementation experience

• Ability to map and configure clients business requirements into MS Dynamics 365/AX

• Must be able to work hands-on and configure the ERP processes, wherever needed

• Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO Finance, SCM (with Advance Warehousing), Retail and Manufacturing modules

• Excellent business communication and leadership; able to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Proven capability to collaborate with non-professional as well as professional stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to work in a team environment and add to his teams knowledge base and D365 experience

• Knowledge of MS Sure Step implementation methodology

• Certifications in relevant module or additional certifications are a plus