Why Avanade? Because there is no place like this
Avanade is a company that helps you transform your business with the power of Microsoft technology. Whether you want to improve your customer experience, optimize your operations, or enhance your security, Avanade can help you achieve your goals with innovative solutions and services. Avanade has a team of experts who can guide you through the entire process of designing, developing, deploying and managing your technology platform. They also provide you with insights and best practices on how to leverage the Microsoft ecosystem and stay ahead of the competition. Avanade is more than just a technology provider; it is a partner that helps you realize your full potential.
In support of our continued growth journey, we are looking for a Technical Architect with a strong technical background in Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform and a passion for client contact. You understand the nuts and bolts of Dynamics 365 CE solutions, and you know how to connect with clients and lead a team to reach their goals. You are organized, energetic, and as comfortable in the client's board room as well as in front of a whiteboard with your teams.
Come join us
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in technology, consider this role. You will have the opportunity to help clients extract genuine, measurable value for their business by realizing the potential of the Microsoft platform and ecosystem. You will also drive technical thought leadership with a long-term view of how the client can successfully manage, operate and secure their technology platform.
This job will allow you to highlight your skills and expertise in Microsoft technologies, as well as learn from other professionals and experts in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that strives to deliver excellence and innovation to clients. This job is not only a wonderful way to advance your career but also to make a positive impact on the world with technology.
What you will do:
- You will collaborate with clients to actively position yourself as a thought leader and trusted adviser for technology transformation.
- Take an active role in developing new opportunities for our clients.
- Define technical, operational, and business requirements.
- Drive a Dynamics 365 CE evergreen agenda with our clients.
- Ensure the solution quality meets the client's standards and fulfils their business value realization goals.
- Work with cross-functional technology and design teams to ensure consistent client interaction and solution delivery.
- Ensure offshore and nearshore resources are utilized and leveraged appropriately.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to proactively identify potential challenges to client success and business productivity.
Skills and Experiences
You will bring industry-specific- and industry-agnostic points of view to our clients and have a deep understanding of the consequences and opportunities that the fast-moving innovations in the market offer.
As a Technical Dynamics 365 CE Solution Architect, you will be a thought leader in solutions for customer engagement including Marketing & Sales, Customer Service and/or Contact Center and Field Service and you will be part of large-scale, complex D365 CE implementations.
You will be responsible for working with clients and leading Avanade solution teams in planning, designing, building, testing, and maintaining Dynamics365 CE implementations.
Other qualifications we are looking for:
- Client management skills and the ability to work with clients to develop and manage a roadmap with associated activities.
- Experience consulting with clients on complex projects, including technology leadership roles.
- Experience working with global teams, including off- and near-shore, on Dynamics 365 CE implementation and maintenance projects, is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated excellence in communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form.
About you
- Characteristics that can spell success for this role;
- Goal-oriented and has a sense of urgency to get things done;
- Growth mindset with a love of innovation;
- Respected leader who empowers and develops their team;
- Lifelong learner and the ability to share that with their team to be on top of the game;
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client consulting skills.