Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect

Cognizant; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Oslo is seeking a Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect. This role requires 18+ years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics implementations and strong client-facing skills. You will deliver innovative business solutions and support clients with exceptional service in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should be certified in D365 F&O and possess a degree in a relevant field. This is a permanent position with flexible working options.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience with D365 F&O/AX.
• Proven track record in end-to-end implementations.
• Experience leading teams and delivering client projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Microsoft Business Applications solutions to clients.
• Plan and coordinate D365 installations.
• Own and manage complex functional issues.

Skills

Deep solution knowledge from working with D365 F&O/AX

Hands-on experience in Inventory and Warehouse operations

Strong client-facing experience

Good communication and documentation skills

Ability to architect a solution

Education

Degree level or equivalent

MBA or equivalent (preferable)

Certified on D365 F&O and AX2012 – MB-310/320

Tools

Azure Cloud Platform

Power BI

PowerApps

Job description

Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect
Microsoft Business Group
Permanent Employment - Oslo, Norway

Join a team of passionate thought leaders in a dynamic and collaborative environment! Cognizant Microsoft Business Group’s Business Applications team is hiring now and we’re looking for our next Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect to join us. The role has an immediate start and would be on a permanent contract.

The Microsoft Business Group is a cloud-first, full-service Microsoft partner committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that solve human challenges. We are compelled by our core values to drive transformational results for clients across all company sizes, geographies and industries. The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group team delivers full lifecycle solutions—from project inception and planning, through deployment to ongoing support and maintenance.

Why should you work at Microsoft Business Group?

• Multi Award Winning Business
• Official and Award-Winning Microsoft Partner
• Award Winning Databricks Partner
• Official GitHub Partner
• Cloud Native Organisation
• Growing International and Diverse teams
• Hugely collaborative environment, where ideas and knowledge sharing is actively encouraged
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection Cover
• Death in Service Cover
• Group Personal Pension Plan with enhanced employee contributions
• Flexible Working and Working from Home
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging and welcome applicants from all backgrounds

What impact will you have in this role?

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and enthusiastic consultant who will nurture needs and deliver Microsoft Business Applications solutions for existing and prospective clients. Working with the Business Analysis practice and client teams to design, build, oversee, and implement solutions using the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 customer engagement first‑party applications.

What will the Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect be doing day‑to‑day?

• Delighting our clients with exceptional customer service.
• Planning and co‑ordination of D365 installations with clients.
• Sizing both pre‑production and production environments in line with the client’s current and predicted transaction volumes, user loads and integration throughput.
• Production of functional documentation.
• Provide functional training to both internal and external clients on both the Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 for Operations application in the following areas:
  • Security Configuration
  • Workflow Configuration
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Functional Architecture
  • Data Import Export Framework

Go‑live and post‑live support.

• Own and manage complex functional issues and change requests through to resolution.
• Demonstrate and describe to clients the business processes of Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 for Operations applications.
• Perform QA testing.
• Assist Project Managers with planning functional aspects of a client delivery.
• Deliver integration workshops with clients and lead the integration stream on projects.
• Understand new features and functionalities released for Dynamics 365 F&O.
• Pre‑sales assistance.

What type of experience does the Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Architect need to be successful in this role?

• 18+ years of deep solution knowledge from working with D 365 F&O/ AX.
• Track record of successful implementations of Microsoft Dynamics AX / F&O with multiple end‑to‑end implementations using latest versions of AX – D365 / AX 2012.
• Hands‑on experience in Inventory and Warehouse operations.
• Customizations related to Inventory, Supply chain and Warehouse modules or Finance & Banking Modules or Retail domain.
• Experience integrating 3rd party ISVs.
• Good to Have – Worked on Advanced Warehouse management module in D365 F&O.
• Good to have – configure Warehouse mobile devices and other Advanced Warehouse management setups.
• Certification in D365 F&O Supply chain and/or Finance and/or retail is a must.
• Knowledge in Implementation of Sure Step and Agile methodologies.
• Strong client‑facing experience.
• Ability to work with Offshore‑Onsite delivery model.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Exposure to presales, deal shaping etc.
• Experience leading a team, project planning, estimations.
• Leverage domain experience in AX/ D365 F&O implementations.
• Testing life cycle phases with an ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, especially around emerging enterprise technologies.
• Knowledge of complimentary Microsoft technologies: Azure Cloud Platform, Power Bi, PowerApps, Flow.
• Ability to architect a solution and tie it back to key business needs.

What education and certification credentials are needed for this role?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Preferably MBA or equivalent.
• Certified on D365 F&O and AX2012 – MB‑310/320.

Does the role require travel?

We encourage our team members to meet with our customers in person for at least 20% of the time they are working together. Sometimes this requires travel outside of normal working hours.

Security Responsibility:

All employees must act in accordance with Cognizant’s corporate security standards.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As a Global Cloud Transformation Consultancy business, the Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) understands diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings benefits to our customers, our business and most importantly, our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including all aspects of the recruiting and employment lifecycle at Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG).