Principal Project Manager, Dynamics 365

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior PM to lead large Dynamics 365 initiatives in a complex, multi-workload environment. You will act as trusted advisor to client leadership and steer projects from planning through delivery, balancing scope, timeline, cost, and risk while maximizing client outcomes.

You will mentor junior PMs and collaborate with client executives to ensure successful outcomes across the full SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years actively managing projects in a project manager role including end-to-end lifecycle execution and SDLC
• Has managed 3+ Dynamics 365 implementations including at least 1 ERP project
• Previous consulting experience required
• Ability to develop detailed project plans, scope documents/backlogs, project schedules with dependencies, and resource forecasts/plans
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines, communicating solutions to clients
• PM training/certification (PMP, CAPM, CSM) preferred
• Microsoft training/certifications preferred
• Able to break down complex items into workable segments
• Able to manage multiple projects independently and concurrently
• Excellent written/spoken English

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages large/complex Dynamics 365 projects, including integrations and AI requirements
• Guides strategic decisions with client leadership on scope, timeline, cost, and risk
• Oversees project teams and mitigates risks while protecting outcomes
• Leads project planning, monitoring, and reporting with risk framing
• Builds trust-based relationships with client PMs and executives
• Identifies risks and mitigation options before they materialize
• Challenges scope and delivery approaches to protect outcomes
• Adapts communication to audience to provide context and guidance
• Uses escalation strategically to remove blockers
• Identifies opportunities to improve client outcomes beyond the plan
• Organizes steering committees and governance focused on decision-making
• Maintains project financials, forecasts, and delivery health
• Manages issues and escalations with professionalism
• Mentors and coaches junior PMs

Skills

Dynamics 365 PM

End-to-End lifecycle

Budget Management

PMP CAPM CSM

Consulting Experience

Project Planning

Scope Documents

Resource Forecasting

Risk Identification

SDLC

Delivery Optimization

Project Scheduling

Dependency Management

Financial Management

CRM

Interpersonal Judgment

Empathy

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Mentoring

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Stoneridge Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Stoneridge Tools

Job description

• Successfully leads and manages large and/or complex Dynamics 365 projects, including multi‑workload implementations including integrations, ISVs, and AI requirements, with a strong focus on client outcomes and value realization


• Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to client leadership, guiding strategic decisions and helping clients navigate trade‑offs related to scope, timeline, cost, and risk


• Provides day‑to‑day and strategic leadership over project teams, balancing execution with proactive risk identification and outcome protection, rather than task completion alone partnering with key Stoneridge internal resources to overcome risks and issues


• Leads project planning, monitoring, and reporting with an emphasis on anticipating risk, surfacing options, and framing decisions in terms of impact and trade‑offs


• Builds and maintains strong, trust‑based relationships with client PMs and senior stakeholders; independently leads strategic conversations with director‑level and executive client audiences


• Proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges before they materialize, and brings forward recommended mitigation strategies and alternative paths


• Challenges scope, sequencing, and delivery approach when necessary to protect business outcomes and delivery quality, while clearly articulating implications to clients


• Adjusts communication style and level of detail based on audience and intent, ensuring stakeholders receive context, insight, and guidance - not just status updates


• Uses escalation strategically and early to protect outcomes, align expectations, and remove blockers


• Identifies opportunities to improve client outcomes beyond the original plan, including delivery optimizations, sequencing changes, or process improvements


• Organizes and facilitates steering committees and governance forums that focus on decision‑making, alignment, and risk management, not just reporting


• Maintains ownership of project financials, forecasts, and delivery health in Stoneridge tools, proactively communicating risks and variances with context and recommendations


• Manages issues and escalations with empathy, professionalism, and strong interpersonal judgment


• Mentors and coaches junior PMs and coordinators, modeling consultative behaviors, strategic thinking, and client partnership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience


• 8+ years actively managing projects in a project manager role including all end-to-end project lifecycle execution and hands‑on experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)


• Has managed 3+ previous full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Implementations including at least 1 ERP project


• Previous consulting experience required


• Direct experience and ability to develop detailed project plans, scope documents/backlogs, project schedules with dependencies, and resource forecasts and plans


• Ability to successfully manage budgets and timelines, proactively identifying issues with the ability to effectively communicate solutions to budget and timeline issues with clients


• Formal PM training/certification strongly preferred (PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.)


• Formal Microsoft training/certifications preferred


• Strong ability to quickly grasp complex and/or technical items and break them down into workable segments


• Ability to work primarily independently and concurrently manage multiple projects, and/or multiple workstreams across a large, complex project


• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large and complex Dynamics 365 projects, with a focus on client outcomes, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Proficient in project planning, financial management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring successful delivery through the full software development lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Dynamics 365 Project Management


• End-to-End Project Lifecycle Execution


• Budget Management


• Formal PM Certification (PMP, CAPM, CSM)


• Consulting Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning


• Scope Document Development


• Resource Forecasting


• Risk Identification


• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)


• Delivery Optimization


• Project Scheduling


• Dependency Management


• Financial Management


• Client Relationship Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Judgment


• Empathy


• Strategic Thinking


• Effective Communication


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP


• CAPM


• CSM


• Microsoft Certifications

Industry Keywords

• ERP Project Management


• Client Outcomes


• Risk Management


• Governance Forums


• Steering Committees

Tools & Technologies

• Stoneridge Tools


• Microsoft Dynamics 365