Technology Consulting - MS Group - Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect, Manager/SM

  General information    

•   Location: Dublin
•   Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
•   Business area: Technology Consulting (MS Group)
•   Contract type: Permanent

At EY, we are expanding our Microsoft cloud practice and specifically building our Technology Consulting (TC) team. Due to this expansion, we are seeking to recruit high achieving Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect to be part of our growing business and to support us in our NextWave Strategy. 

The opportunity

By joining the Technology Consulting team as a Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect, you will be helping our clients to utilize Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform. You will lead pre-sales engagements, provide expert services to solution large complex deals that span multiple technologies and offerings.

You will lead the delivery team and provide Solution Architecture guidance and direction leveraging your deep knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform. You will use your breadth of IT knowledge to help our clients navigate their journey to the cloud and develop and implement solutions to meet their business requirements.

As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.  If you have a keen interest in cloud technologies as well as intellectual curiosity and energy, then Technology Consulting could be exactly the right place for you.

We are recruiting Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architects primarily at Manager and Senior Manager levels. We are seeking individuals with significant client-side experience or individuals who have gained project and technology delivery experience within large recognised organisations. We have extensive team growth plans in place with significant opportunities for candidates with drive and ambition to progress their career at pace.

Your key responsibilities

• For Power Platform: Model Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, PowerApps Portals / Power Pages, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• For Dynamics 365 CE - One or more of the following - Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Marketing, Omnichannel, Customer Voice.
• Azure basics: Service Bus, Storage, Logic Apps, Functions
• Have experience integrating with other MS technologies (Microsoft 365, Office 365, SharePoint, C#/ Web Development)
• Define all elements of the solution model in sufficient detail including the target architecture, scope of services, implementation roadmap, staffing estimates, risks mitigation plan, proposal, cost, and timelines for delivering the services
• Convert requirements to functional specs and functional design documents
• Create high-quality technical/functional documentation
• Design and develop appropriate, secure, and scalable solutions based on best practices.
• Prototype and configure processes to make sure the system works the way your client needs it to
• Run workshops with your clients, consultants and client leaders to analyse and design solutions for any application, and handle gaps detected during prototyping
• Work with the technical team to make sure that your clients' needs are incorporated into the specifications and functions
• Create or evaluate a breakdown of your clients’ businesses processes so that you can identify and link functional and non-functional requirements
• Establish and manage expectations of the pursuit team regarding the Solution Architect’s responsibilities, including any constraints or additional Architect/Subject Matter resources that will be needed for the pursuit
• Lead internal reviews completion, proposal preparation and client discussions on the solution and proposal
• Facilitate and accelerate the decision process, considering the customer’s business strategy, drivers, requirements, and challenges; whilst bearing in mind the relevant industry trends.
• Discover, assess, evaluate, and challenge strategic customer objectives by translating them into digital transformation opportunities that leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform
• Experience of working with requirements and business process mapping skills.
• Use your knowledge and the Microsoft collective knowledge to identify and propose the best possible solution for the Customer.
• An ability to create and maintain high quality technical specification documents.
• Have a proven track record contributing to successful implementations
• Project Management / Agile experience
• Documents settings and prepare your clients to use the system
• Support testing the proposed system and train users

Skills and attributes for success

• Critical thinking
• Proactivity
• Self-learning skills
• Resilience
• Open-mindedness

To qualify for the role you must have

• Deep understanding of D365 CE & Power Platform capabilities, solution architecture, integration methods & implementation practices including the Common Data Model of D365/Power Platform.
• D365 & Power Platform Certifications: PL-600 and at least one of the following MB-210, MB-220, MB-230, MB-240, PL-200
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in D365/Power Platform configuration and development at Senior Developer/Lead Developer level.
• A minimum of 5 years of D365/Power Platform Architectural experience.
• Experience developing Microsoft D365/Power Platform ideally in a Consultancy role or similar.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Should have experience in using Azure DevOps
• Excellent communication skills along with good analysis and documentation skills
• Should have a positive and can-do approach
• Experience managing/leading teams.
• Azure and other Microsoft Certifications

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is central to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY. 

Apply now.

The roleholder must understand and strictly comply with workplace policies and procedures including all EY Global and Information Security policies to protect organisational data and prevent unauthorized access.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.