AI Solutions Architect - F&O

As a Solution Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing end-to-end solutions on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices.

• Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable solution architectures.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to functional and development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee solution integration with external systems using Azure services and industry-standard patterns.

• Architect and extend Microsoft Copilot and AI agent experiences for finance and operations apps using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure AI services, and approved integration patterns.

• Identify responsible AI use cases, including conversational assistance, workflow summaries, natural language access to authorized Finance & Operations data, and agent-enabled business processes.

• Define and enforce solution governance, security models, and compliance standards.

• Facilitate workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to capture requirements and present solution options.

• Support pre-sales activities, including solution envisioning, estimation, and proposal development.

• Mentor team members and promote best practices in solution architecture and delivery.

• Ensure successful deployment, adoption, and ongoing optimization of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time based on client and business needs.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, consulting, or technical leadership roles, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

• Proven track record of architecture and delivering complex Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions across multiple industries.

• Deep understanding of Finance & Operations modules, including Finance, Supply Chain, and related processes.

• Strong knowledge of application lifecycle management processes and DevOps for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

• Expertise with security, compliance, and data governance within the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Experience designing Microsoft Copilot or AI agent solutions with Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure AI services, or comparable Microsoft AI capabilities.

• Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, security, permissions, auditability, and human oversight for enterprise AI solutions.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

• Microsoft certifications, such as MB-700 or a relevant Solution Architect Expert credential, are highly desirable.

Bonus Points For (Preferred Skills)

• Experience integrating Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations with other Microsoft or third-party applications.

• Familiarity with Power Platform and Dataverse for extending Finance & Operations capabilities.

• Experience extending Finance & Operations with Copilot Studio tools, AI agents, natural-language data experiences, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP integrations.

• Experience supporting sales pursuits and proposal development.

• Experience with Azure services, including Logic Apps, Functions, and Service Bus, and cloud solution architecture.

• Experience in Project Management and Accounting.

• Thought leadership in the Microsoft Business Applications community.