Solution Architect – CRM
Location: Remote based position within the United States
The Microsoft Services Americas Dynamics Domain is looking for a Solution Architect with CRM Enterprise experience who has a mix of hands on experience in selling business value solutions in highly competitive situations, business applications implementation, architectural design and strategic business acumen. The role requires a broad range of industry knowledge and a minimum of 5 years’ implementation experience. Solution Architects must have a passion for the customer which is demonstrated through professionalism and striving for excellence in all aspects of the customer experience.
The CRM Architect must apply advanced analysis skills and experience in principals of architecting, designing, demonstrating and positioning Dynamics CRM based Solutions as also estimates for service implementations. To be credible he or she must have current and deep experience with implementing large CRM engagements using Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Understanding of competitive technology (specially SFDC and Oracle) enables the architect to properly assess feasibility of migrating customer solutions from, and/or integrating with customer solutions hosted on, non-Microsoft platforms. Advanced domain knowledge in one or more vertical industry is also an asset. Solution Architects are expected to gain and maintain effective product group relationships.
Proven experience selling product and consulting engagements in competitive situations
Experience which includes estimating, scoping, and writing effective statements of work that clearly set expectations and limit risk.
Demonstrated excellence at presenting complex development topics to both business executive and technical personnel
An ability to articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms including a working knowledge of different architectural frameworks that may be used by our customers.
Working knowledge of specialized tools and solution providers whether they be Microsoft partners or competitors
Knowledge of full application life cycle design tools and methodologies
Exceptional demonstrated consulting skills
Large enterprise deployment experience in complex heterogeneous environments
Ability to move between high level architectural review/design and the “roll up the sleeves” level of actually doing all phases of an application delivery project
