Introduction

You are likely a great lead with vast experience in Dynamics 365 CE. You understand the technical capabilities of CRM systems and how to integrate seamlessly with client systems. Most importantly, you know how to connect with clients and lead a team to reach its goals. You are organized, energetic, and as comfortable in front of a boardroom as in front of a whiteboard with your technical teams.

Come Join Us

The Dynamics 365 CE Pre-sales Technical Architect is a key role for the Business Applications Solution Area supporting Business Development teams in initiating and executing sales of Avanade Offerings and supporting delivery. This role helps develop and execute sales strategies with the Business Development teams, drives solution shaping and proposal efforts, and provides demonstrations of solutions to prospective clients. This role supports activities to develop industry market demand and industry-focused offerings and supports client delivery in envisioning engagements and sales stage knowledge transfer. This role also provides technical leadership and oversight to implementation delivery teams during large and/or complex implementations. Together we do what matters.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the solution architect lead for new D365 CE opportunities and large proposal efforts leading virtual teams and collaborating with local and global resources.

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Understand client business needs and industry trends in depth to spark innovative thinking and develop trusted advisor relationships with client executives.

• Proactively deliver strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients.

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Lead client workshops and requirements discovery sessions.

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

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Provide solution fit assessment against client requirements.

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

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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

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Deliver high-quality written and oral presentations.

Skills & Experiences

• Understanding of common industry standard business practices supported by Dynamics 365 CE.

• Experience in Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform (PowerApps Portal, Canvas and Model Driven Apps, Power Automate), and Common Data Service

• Understanding of technical architecture that supports the business application to be implemented. In particular, understands the following:

• Dynamics 365 CE application and platform configuration/extensions capabilities and constraints

• Integration capabilities of Dynamics 365 CE to other applications

• Experience in Customization and extension of Dynamics 365 CE including Plugins, JavaScript, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Web API, SSIS, PowerApps Control Framework, Power Automate, and more!

• Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD, repo, and branching.

• Proficient in automated testing tools and approaches.

• Experience in a Software as a Service (SaaS) environment, SQL Server, HTML, C#, .NET.

• Solid understanding of Relational Database concepts.

• Ability to communicate in both English and French is highly desired

• Ability to obtain a Canadian security clearance

About You

Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder

• Resilient, adaptable, flexible

• Intellectually curious and passionate about tech

• Client-centric attitude

• Passion for learning and development

Enjoy Your Career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)  

• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally  

• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth 

• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you     

Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits

A Great Place to Work

Inspire greatness in our people by 

• Empowering every voice   • Encouraging boldness   • Celebrating progress  

Accelerate the impact of our people by 

• Amazing the client   • Prioritizing what matters    • Acting as one

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

Learn More

Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.

To learn more about the types of projects our CRM team works on check out this info: 

• Being a Consultant at Avanade https://youtu.be/JQ1CBkMQezc

• Geocode Records Fast https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/techs-and-specs/dynamics-365/geocode-organizational-records-d365

• Customize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service Schedule Board  https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/techs-and-specs/dynamics-365/how-to-customize-dynamics365-field-service-schedule-board

• UNICEF Netherlands  https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/unicef-netherlands

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Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:  

• Avanade Insights - exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation   https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights

• Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade