Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect – Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

Gvw Group, Llc; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect to lead the digital transformation of their enterprise systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. The role involves architecting solutions, defining integration strategies, and guiding the adoption of new technologies. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience, strong technical skills in Microsoft products, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Culture of innovation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and solution delivery.
• Proven success in leading Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple modules (ERP, CRM, HR).
• Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure services, and integration frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions using Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Lead technical design sessions and oversee implementation teams.
• Define integration strategies with legacy systems and third-party platforms.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Dynamics 365 implementations

Microsoft Azure services

C#

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Education

8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert

Tools

Azure DevOps

Power BI

GitHub

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Job Description:

Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect – Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

Position Detail

About the Company

GVW is a leading automotive manufacturer executing a multi-year digital transformation to modernize enterprise systems and unlock value with Microsoft technologies. The GVW Technology Roadmap centers on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure, building a unified, data-driven, AI-enabled application landscape.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade solutions across Dynamics 365 (Finance & Supply Chain, Customer Engagement, HR) and Power Platform. You will define architectures, own integration strategy (Teamcenter, NetSuite, ServiceNow, Boomi, and line-of-business systems), and drive delivery quality using modern ALM and governance—directly advancing the GVW roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions using Dynamics 365 SCM, F&O, CE, HR, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages).
• Lead technical design sessions, produce solution documentation, and oversee implementation teams.
• Define integration strategies with legacy systems and third-party platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, Supplier Portal, Boomi etc.) using Azure Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, and APIs.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Guide the adoption of new Microsoft features and updates, ensuring alignment with GVW’s roadmap.
• Support DevOps practices including CI/CD, environment provisioning, and release management.
• Apply Microsoft Success by Design methodology and ALM best practices (LCS, Power Platform Admin Center, Azure DevOps).

Advantageous Responsibilities

• Design and govern agentic AI solutions (Copilot Studio, Azure AI, multi-agent orchestration) to augment business processes.
• Implement responsible AI controls, prompt safety, and telemetry for AI-enabled solutions.
• Define KPIs and value realization for AI-driven business outcomes.
• Collaborate with Data/AI teams on model selection, evaluation, and responsible AI practices.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and solution delivery.
• Proven success in leading Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple modules (ERP, CRM, HR).
• Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure services, and integration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, security models, and cloud-native design.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and Dynamics 365 SDK.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred/Advantageous Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or supply chain domains.
• Deep expertise in Azure architecture, including infrastructure, security, and scalability.
• Advanced proficiency in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Familiarity with AI technologies such as AI Builder, D365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and machine learning integration.
• Exposure to legacy ERP migration and modernization strategies.
• Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100) or similar.

Success Metrics

• Percentage of Dynamics 365 projects delivered on time and within scope, aligned with GVW Technology Roadmap milestones.
• Rate of solution designs approved without major revisions, based on governance reviews and stakeholder feedback.
• Percentage of integrations (e.g., Teamcenter, Supplier Portal, Boomi) deployed without critical post-launch issues.
• Number of new Microsoft features (e.g., Power Platform components, Azure services, AI tools) successfully evaluated and implemented per quarter.
• Value realization and adoption metrics for AI-enabled solutions (if applicable).

Why Join Us?

• Drive strategic transformation in a high-impact role.
• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Legal, Finance, HR, and Engineering.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture of innovation.

Job Level

• Mid-level technical professional accountable for the architecting and delivering of a legacy application transformation to a consolidated modernized Microsoft stack.