Dynamics NAV/Business Central - Solution Architect

Company: Stoneridge Software
Location: Fargo
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

Our Culture:

Stoneridge Softwarebeganwith an idea: Howcan Microsoft implementations be done better? After considering the idea for some time, Eric Newell created Stoneridge Software, whichhas quicklyflourished intoatenacious Microsoft Gold Partner whose purpose is to empower its clients' success.We know how to work hard, but we also knowhow important it is to balance workwithfamily andtherest of our lives. In order to achieve that work-life balance,weprovide unlimited vacation, paid parental leave and even beer on-tap in our offices.These initiatives, and many more have resulted in numerousBest Work Placeawards and happy employees. We focus on allowing our employees to be creative, imaginative and nerdy. Does this sound like a team you would like tobe a part of? Keep Scrolling!

What we are Looking for:

The Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Business Central Solution Architect will focus on successful client implementations, upgrades and enhancements by scoping & documenting the technical architecture of our client solutions and provide technical excellence on projects where new custom extensions and third-party ISV extensions are implemented.

As a Solution Architect, you will strategically assist clients with the implementation or upgrade of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Dynamics Business Central Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications and add-on products. Responsible for the application design and mapping to client requirements and systems, ensuring solutions align with business goals and processes, and fit within the SMB market.

A Day in the Life:

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• Engages in "net new" Sales Handoff meetings to facilitate efficient, complete, and repeatable knowledge transfer of sales documentation, demonstration scripts/code/database, technical vision, and open questions to the implementation delivery team.
• Assists in the design and development of technical solutions, estimates, and scope for sales proposal and statements of work for "switcher" and "upgrade" prospects.
• Provides leadership and technical guidance to the project team throughout the implementation to ensure accurate delivery of project plans.
• Works with our implementation delivery team to develop a solution proposal that includes scope, assumptions, implementation plan, and technology solution options to meet project goals as well as longer term needs.
• Maintains a strategic relationship with the Microsoft tech team (Early Adopter Partner Program), keeps current with product release and feature set (Dynamics 365 Business Central), and facilitates the knowledge transfer to the implementation team.
• Provides current best practices and solution alternatives as part of functional design documents.
• Communicates complex topics regarding solutions and related projects to audiences both with and without deep technical skills.
• Maintains knowledge of third-party software vendors to leverage complementary offerings and effectively compare and contrast solutions
• Facilitates discussions with business and technical stakeholders to extract critical business requirements and present a technical vision and solutions in the form of software products, extensions, customizations, and integrations to meet those needs within Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
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  • Requires Master's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or related and three years of experience in a related position. Will also accept a bachelor's degree in MIS, Business Administration or related, and five years of progressive, post-bachelor's experience in a related position.
  • Travel to unanticipated worksites nationwide will be required. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.
  • Must have 6 months of experience in:
    
    
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    • ERP implementation and/or project management.
    • Microsoft Dynamics NAV, .Net, SQL Server and C#.
    • A position involving the use ofthe Dynamics NAV solution as a tool to communicate client issues and resolutions.
      
      Travel Required:Incumbent is expected to regularlymeetwith client teamsacross the United Statesand willbe asked to attend industry events from time to time. Ability to travel up to 50%
      
      Benefits
      
      Stoneridge Software is happy to provide the following benefits:
      
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      • Health Insurance
      • HSA Contribution
      • Medical and Dependent Care FSA
      • Dental and Vision Insurance
      • Long-Term Disability
      • Life Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Unlimited Vacation
      • Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
      • 401(k) Contribution
      • Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
      • Flexible work environment
      • Casual dress
      • Popcorn, beverages, and other snacks in office
      • Beer on tap
        
        Stoneridge Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
        

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