Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.

As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer’s experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.

A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world’s largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.

Job Description

The Senior Solution Architect must apply advanced analysis skills and experience in the principles of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations to provide reliable design solutions and key focus on quality deliverables. Apart from the industry experience, the Senior Solution Architect must possess deep knowledge of multiple Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Solution areas, specifically in the areas of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, and finance.

The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of various business solution components, as well as supporting efforts of specialists in other technical and business disciplines. They will assist in identifying and creatively solving complex customer problems, envisioning and enabling critical processes, and fundamentally helping the customer to achieve their objectives. Must be comfortable delivering strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes and possess excellent communication skills.

The Senior Solution Architect must be effective in fostering executive-level relationships and become their trusted advisor with the first point of escalation for any solution issues.

The Senior Solution Architect participates in identification, pursuit, and closure of strategic business development activities whilst continuing to support the existing projects. The Senior Architect manages presales discoveries, analyzes an organization's business process and functional needs, and demonstrates how Hitachi Solutions and Microsoft Dynamics can address the customer’s requirements and business needs.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 5+ ERP large scale enterprise implementations of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated work experience in ERP technologies with 5+ years in Dynamics 365 F&O
• Presales experience is preferred with knowledge of sales and sales processes
• Provide guidance to the implementation team on various strategic areas such as ALM, Environment strategy, Integration strategy, Data Migration strategy, Security Strategy, etc.
• Knowledge of emerging Microsoft technologies; Azure Cloud Platform, Power Bi, PowerApps, Flow, Azure Data Lake, DevOps, RSAT
• Experience in working with Common Data Services (Dual Write) for integration with Dynamics 365 for sales and Field services
• Work hand in hand with Project Managers, Program Managers, and project teams to ensure successful implementations
  • Coaching and mentoring team members and facilitating peer reviews
  • Knowledge of project implementation methodology, LCS and be quick to adapt as per project needs
• Intellectual curiosity, especially around emerging enterprise technologies
• Experience in dealing with ISVs and IPs

Qualifications:

• BA/BS
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations certifications
• Strong industry and D365 Finance and Operations product knowledge
• Excellent presentation, communication, leadership, and client development skills to effectively present information to C-level management, public groups, and/or board of directors
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation, and a strong desire to succeed
• Previous track record delivering the full project life cycle

Additional Information

This position can be based anywhere in Canada though travel will be required.

Base Salary Pay Range*: CAD $131,000 – CAD $190,000
*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview
In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans/programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:
• Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work