Dynamics CE Architect at Cognizant

Description

Dynamics CE Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming customers' business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of ~$16 billion and a market value of ~$35 billion, the company aids prominent clients in adapting to shifts and disruptions within their markets. Cognizant has a 25-year record of industry-leading growth (both organic and through acquisitions) and was recently named to the top 20 of the Fortune Future 50 list - a ranking of U.S. companies with the best prospects for breakout growth.

At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a constantly evolving world. In addition to honors such as being listed #194 on Fortune's 2022 Fortune 500, Cognizant was again named on Fortune's List of the Global Most Admired Companies for 2022.

Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Join a team of passionate thought leaders in a dynamic and collaborative environment! The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG)'s Intelligent App Services Delivery Tower is growing fast and we're looking for our next CRM Dynamics Architect to join us.

What impact will you have in this role?

Every role at the Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) is equally important in the grand scheme of things and everything we do is teamwork. Through teamwork, building relationships internally and at times with clients, always understanding context and what is important, and getting comfortable with influence and persuasion you will stand out as an expert in your field. As a Sr. Architect you will have an opportunity to not only proudly play a leading role on a project, but also to share your experience and mentor others. At times you will collaborate with sales and contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and DevOps.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

The CRM Dynamics Architect will play a leading role in activities across the entire project lifecycle from discovery through to deployment, and often provide oversight across multiple concurrent projects. Responsibilities include contributing to Fit-Gap Analysis, guiding the project team, establishing milestones and tracking achievements, overseeing system design and development, leading data migration and integration efforts. You will be resourceful, confident under pressure, and show skill in both crisis management and expectation management.

Sometimes you will collaborate with Sales and have some pre-sales activities like owning the estimate of the proposed solution.

Prospects and clients will trust you to solve their problems because you understand what they need - and how to do it. You will be the one to translate business needs and requirements into a software solution and act as client's advisor and the authority on how specific systems, applications or process designs can improve their business.

You will always be part of a team and never work in isolation - unless you need to focus on architecture!

What type of experience do you need to be successful in this role?

Strong cross functional and technical knowledge, and experience of Enterprise Application Integration and Architecture patterns

5+ years in Dynamics 365/CRM (CE) using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales, Customer Service and Field Service (Dynamics Marketing and Customer Insights are a plus) (we primarily do Cloud solutions, but on premises experience is required.)

Hands on experience deploying with Microsoft Power Platform solutions is highly desired.

5+ years current and deep experience with implementing large engagements. Proven experience managing projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing multi-phase/multi-dimensional/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

5+ years mix of hands-on experience on business applications implementation, architectural design and strategic business acumen.

2+ years in pre-sales, supporting the sales team in shaping deals, being accountable for overall estimates enabling the sales team in the pursuit of enterprise customer opportunities.

5+ years experience assessing feasibility of migrating customer solutions and/or integrating with 3 rd party systems both Microsoft and non-Microsoft platforms.

2+ years of experience and advanced domain knowledge in one or more vertical industries: manufacturing, financial services, government, legal, healthcare, property management

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining technical architectures, documentation, frameworks, and strategies as they relate to Microsoft Dynamics implementations.

Exposure to enterprise planning and delivery tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps

Agile Software Development experience

What personality traits and other capabilities are important for this role?

Our consultants are self-motivated and pragmatic with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting great solutions coming with a wealth of experience or talent that enables quality software delivery. They understand the best approach to architecture and development is through blending technologies and methodologies appropriate to the task at hand. The goal is to contribute to the clients' long-lasting success to enable us to expand our business and clientele.

What education and certification credentials are needed for this role?

Ideally you will have 1 or more of the following certifications:

Microsoft Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Core| Exam MB-200

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Exam MB-210

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing | Exam MB 220

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service | Exam MB-230

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service | Exam MB-240

Microsoft Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Developer | Exam MB-400

Does the role require travel?

This position will be remote. However, we encourage our team members to meet with our customers in person for at least 20% of the time they are working together. This may require travel outside of normal working hours.

Potential locations: Washington DC Metro, Philadelphia Metro, New York Metro, Dallas Metro

Security Responsibility:

All employees must act in accordance with the Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG)'s corporate security standards.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $[120,000 - 145,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, affection preference, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S.

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