We are seeking a dynamic professional who can serve as a Lead Solution Architect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) presales and project delivery. This hybrid role combines deep expertise with strategic client engagement to deliver high-value solutions and drive successful implementations. You will not only be a part of the sales process but ensure we deliver on our promises.

Note: This is a remote opportunity and can be located anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote.

Responsibilities:

• Lead client meetings for discovery, planning, and envisioning of solutions.
• Present and create demos, whiteboarding, and provide technical RFP responses.
• Participate in discovery meetings to understand current business processes and legacy data components.
• Conduct GAP analyses and validate business practices in Dynamics D365.
• Identify creative solutions for non-standard processes and configure applications; accordingly, review configuration and design changes to ensure consistency.
• Develop and deliver presentations outlining findings and recommendations.
• Translate functional business objectives into functional documents and workflows.
• Serve as liaison with project managers and technical leads for solution design and scheduling.
• Collaborate with sales on demonstrations, scoping, and estimation.
• Stay updated on latest D365 features including Microsoft Co-Pilot, AI, and Agentification.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in a functional solution architect role with AX/D365 F&SCM.
• Completion of multiple full life cycle implementations (minimum of 7).
• Significant D365 delivery experience in accounting, finance, and supply chain operations to support functional resources.
• Presales experience with the ability to prepare and demonstrate various D365 business processes including out of the box and custom configurations.
• Proven external client-facing experience in ERP consulting.
• Industry experience in Food & Beverage, Manufacturing and/or Life Sciences.
• Assist Sales team in writing project scopes and SOWs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Teams, MS Office apps, SharePoint, and DevOps.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications (Certifications):

• Microsoft certifications in Dynamics D365 including MB-310, MB-330, MB-335, and MB-700.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Business, or Information Technology.

Full-Time Benefits: Columbus offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k).