Job Title : Senior Solutions Architect – CRM / ERP (Dynamics 365 CE)
Role Overview
Provide technical and business consultative leadership across pre-sales and post-sales cycles for large-scale CRM / ERP implementations, with specialization in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and integrated enterprise ecosystems. This role drives solution architecture, design optimization, scalability, and technical audits to ensure robust, high-quality enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Define solution architecture across Dynamics 365 CE modules (Sales, Service, Marketing, Field Service, Customer Insights).
- Lead fit-gap analysis, design workshops, and PoCs with stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions.
- Architect CE platform solutions including entity models, workflows, integrations, and security models.
- Govern solution quality through design reviews, documentation, and compliance with Microsoft and enterprise standards.
- Design and oversee integrations with external systems using Azure services, middleware, and APIs.
- Drive adoption of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for extended CRM capabilities.
Consulting & Pre-Sales
Lead pre-sales solutioning, RFP responses, demos, and technical due diligence to build winning value propositions.Advise senior business and IT leaders on ERP / CRM strategy, IT architecture, and scalability improvements.Create whitepapers, reusable assets, and industry-focused solution frameworks.Innovation & Capability Building
Stay current with Microsoft releases, licensing, and AI-driven CRM tools (Virtual Agents, Dynamics 365 Portals, Copilot).Conceptualize and implement proof-of-concepts, accelerators, and reusable components for practice growth.Mentor and guide a team of architects and technical consultants; conduct knowledge sessions, webinars, and capability development.Governance & Quality
Conduct architecture and design reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, performance, and security.Define and monitor non-functional requirements (NFRs) across performance, scalability, and availability.Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and architectural principles in multi-vendor environments.Measures of Success (KPIs)
Number of RFPs / estimations delivered and conversion rate.Customer satisfaction and zero-issue delivery on technical quality.Contribution to IP development (accelerators, whitepapers, reusable components).Number of knowledge sessions / webinars conducted within practice.Breadth of technology certifications and trainings completed.Required Skills & Experience
10+ years in CRM / ERP or enterprise applications.4+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE.Strong expertise in solution design, system integrations, and enterprise architecture.Deep understanding of Power Platform (Dataverse, Power Apps, Automate, BI).Experience with Azure services for authentication (AD / ADFS / OAuth), data, and middleware integration.Hands-on experience with custom plugins, workflows, Dynamics 365 Portals, Virtual Agents, and AI-driven tools.Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills to engage senior executives.Familiarity with Agile delivery models and architecture governance frameworks.Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified : Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified : Power Platform Solution Architect ExpertMicrosoft Azure certifications (Integration / Architect track)Key Skills
Dynamics 365 CE Architecture & SolutioningCRM / ERP Technical ConsultingAzure Services & Middleware IntegrationPower Platform (Apps, Automate, BI)Solution Design & ScalabilityPre-Sales & RFP SolutioningEnterprise Application IntegrationArchitecture Governance & Audits