Solution Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365

Solution Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365

Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Transformation
Contract
Initial 12-Month Contract (24-Month Programme)
Hybrid Working
Travel to Aberdeen and occasional European sites required
About the Company
We're supporting an innovative engineering and robotics organisation operating within the offshore renewable energy sector.
The business designs, manufactures, deploys and services highly specialised robotic equipment used in offshore environments worldwide. Following significant growth and multiple acquisitions, the organisation is embarking on a global business transformation programme that will consolidate a complex application landscape onto Microsoft Dynamics 365.
This enterprise-wide programme will deliver a modern digital platform encompassing Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Asset Management, Project Operations, Field Service, CRM, Power Platform and Azure Integration Services across operations in the UK, Europe and North America.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to take ownership of the overall solution design for a large-scale Dynamics 365 transformation programme.
Working closely with the Programme Manager, Executive Sponsors, Functional Workstream Leads and Systems Integrator, you will act as the design authority across the entire Microsoft ecosystem and ensure the programme delivers a scalable, supportable and business-led solution.
This role requires someone who can balance strategic architecture decisions with practical delivery considerations and has successfully architected complex, multi-workstream D365 programmes in manufacturing, engineering or asset-intensive environments.
You'll be responsible for ensuring all workstreams align to a single solution vision whilst managing architecture governance throughout the programme lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end solution architecture across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 landscape
Act as Design Authority for the programme
Define and govern solution architecture principles, standards and patterns
Lead architecture workshops with business and technical stakeholders
Ensure alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Asset Management, Project Operations and Field Service workstreams
Review and approve functional and technical solution designs
Drive architecture governance throughout design, build, testing and deployment phases
Work closely with implementation partners to challenge and validate proposed solutions
Define integration architecture across Azure services and third-party applications
Oversee data architecture and migration strategy
Support security, compliance and environment strategy decisions
Ensure future-state architecture aligns with long-term business objectives
Provide regular architecture updates to programme governance boards
Support cutover planning and post-go-live transition to support teams

Solution Scope
Dynamics 365

Dynamics 365 Finance
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Dynamics 365 Asset Management
Dynamics 365 Project Operations
Dynamics 365 Field Service

Microsoft Technologies

Power Platform
Power BI
Logic Apps
SharePoint Online

Third-Party Integrations

HR Platform
Banking Systems
Offshore Equipment Telemetry Platforms
Document Management Platforms
Proven experience as Solution Architect on enterprise-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 programmes
Extensive experience across Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management
Strong understanding of ERP architecture within complex global organisations
Experience architecting multi-workstream D365 solutions spanning Finance, Supply Chain, Asset Management and Operations
Strong knowledge of Azure integration architecture
Experience defining enterprise data and reporting architectures
Experience leading architecture governance in large programme environments
Strong stakeholder engagement experience across business and technology teams
Experience working with global delivery teams and implementation partners

Highly Desirable

9+ Years Microsoft Dynamics
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, offshore energy, utilities or asset-intensive industries
Experience with Dynamics 365 Asset Management
Experience with Dynamics 365 Project Operations
Experience with Dynamics 365 Field Service
TOGAF certification
Azure Solutions Architect certification
Previous involvement in acquisition-related transformation programmes
Experience transitioning programmes into long-term BAU support models

What Success Looks Like

A single, scalable architecture supporting all programme workstreams
Successful integration between D365 and external systems
Minimal customisation and maximum use of standard functionality
Strong architecture governance throughout delivery
Successful global deployment with a stable and supportable future-state platform
Smooth transition into post-go-live support and continuous improvement

Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and you will need to be a UK Citizen or have full right to work in the UK.
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