Senior Manager, Microsoft D365 CE Solution Architect

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto seeks a Pre-sales Solution Architect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, leading pre-sales activities, and collaborating with various teams to innovate and deliver exemplary services. Ideal candidates have significant experience in pre-sales roles, particularly within large consulting environments and expertise in Microsoft technologies. This role offers competitive compensation within a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Global travel opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in pre-sales roles within large consulting firms.
• Expertise in all D365 CE modules and Power Platform components.
• Experience with Copilot integration for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end pre-sales for D365 CE modules.
• Design scalable, innovative solutions across various Microsoft offerings.
• Collaborate with Microsoft Fast track teams on proposed solutions.

Skills

Pre-sales solutioning

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Stakeholder management

Cross-boundary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Dataverse

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

About KPMG Delivery Network

The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability.

Role summary

This role is responsible for driving pre-sales solutioning for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and Power Platform offerings. The architect will lead proposal development, create solution blueprints, and make Fit‑to‑Purpose design choices across all CE modules and Power Platform components to deliver scalable, innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end to end pre‑sales including RFP response, estimation, solution blueprint, architecture design and implementation plan for D365 CE modules including Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Field Service, Power Platform, XRM and other latest Microsoft releases
• Keep to date with latest Microsoft releases and to be on the forefront of designing solutions
• Leverage other Microsoft stack like Azure service bus, ADF,CO‑Pilot/ co‑pilot studio, PowerBI, M365, Teams, Outlook, Viva suite and other accelerators/ISVs to design compelling solutions to create market differentiation
• Develop Fit‑to‑Purpose design choices ensuring scalability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Create solution blueprints, implementation plans, scope, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Provide effort estimation and pricing models for proposals.
• Design and deliver solutions using Power Platform components: Power Pages, Canvas Apps, Model‑Driven Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Ensure integration with Dataverse and other Microsoft ecosystem services.
• Analyze competitor offerings and position our solutions effectively.
• Represent KDN Microsoft in wider KPMG global network, forums, webinars, and client workshops.
• Publish whitepapers, blogs, and reusable solution assets.
• Collaborate with Microsoft Fast track teams to ensure the proposed solutions are appropriate
• Build strong network with key KPMG member firm contacts to drive impact for KDN advisory
• Develop reusable assets /frameworks that creates market differentiation
• Pre‑pare and socialize delivery best practices, tools, templates and mentor delivery center colleagues globally

What you bring to the role

• Proven track record in pre‑sales roles within large consulting or professional services firms.
• Expertise in all D365 CE modules: Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Field Service.
• Hands‑on experience with Power Platform: Power Pages, Canvas Apps, Model‑Driven Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Azure, Dataverse , M365 etc
• Experience with Copilot integration for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert, Power Platform Solution Architect Expert.
• Industry experience: Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, E‑Commerce/Retail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong cross‑boundary collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Proven expertise in creating creative Industry/function solutions leveraging D365 CE and Power platform to deliver rapid POCs and Demos during pre‑sales cycle
• Existing Microsoft MVP for Fabric (Preferred)

*Global travel up to 20% for Pre‑sales opportunities and workshops and alliance engagements.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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