D365 CE Functional Architect

As a D365 CE Functional Architect, you'll engage deeply with clients to understand their needs, translating them into viable, value-driven D365 CE solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape deals, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive solutions from concept to completion.

Together we do what matters.

What you will do:

* Design and develop comprehensive solution plans and technical blueprints.

* Deeply understand client contexts to maximize presales value for both the client and Avanade.

* Collaborate with internal teams to craft winnable and deliverable D365 CE business solutions.

* Leverage storytelling to effectively communicate solution visions to clients and teams.

* Apply expertise in specific offerings or industries to enhance solution strategies.

* Lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions.

* Provide qualification expertise to evaluate and align client business needs based on Avanade differentiators.

* Provide solution fit assessment against client requirements.

* Collaborate with other Avanade practices to define the optimal solution for our clients.

* Create and deliver innovative solution demonstrations of Avanade offerings, D365 for Customer Engagement, and supporting software, including relevant ISV solutions.

* Support business value assessment and business case development.

* Deliver high-quality written and oral presentations.

Skills and experience:

* Proficiency in D365 CE Functional Architecture.

* Skilled in Customer Value Proposition Development.

* Strong Stakeholder Management and Negotiation abilities.

* Consulting and client engagement skills.

* Strategic thinking and thought leadership.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Capable of conveying solution/technical information in a clear, concise manner to various audiences.

* Utilize active listening to understand client pain points and desired vision for the solution.

* Deliver clear, persuasive presentations and demonstrations that leverage storytelling to provide context and relatability.

* Proven technical delivery and a strong understanding of delivery approaches and methodologies.

* Evaluate a breakdown of your client's business processes so that you can identify and link functional and non-functional requirements.

* Transfer functional requirements to development and test team members.

* Demonstrate a high level of understanding of D365 CE solutions.