Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead Consultant
Lead functional consultant for Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP implementations at BearingPoint's Microsoft practice — designing solution blueprints, leading configuration, data migration, testing, cut-over and post go-live support for client projects. Core stack: Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV, ISV apps, Power BI, M365.
- Compensation
- $135K–$165K / yr
- Location
- Chicago, US
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functional consultant with a key role in full lifecycle implementations
- At least two full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations, from discovery through configuration, UAT, cutover, go-live and post-production support
- Thorough knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV: core finance, AP/AR, sales and purchase order processing, inventory and warehouse management
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in non-technical language
- Strong consulting skills, including influencing, leadership and facilitation
- Willingness/ability to travel 50%+
Nice to have
- Experience with Business Central ISV solutions such as Continia and Tasklet, or comparable document capture, expense management, or warehouse management add-ons
- Strong knowledge of Power BI apps for Dynamics 365 Business Central, plus Microsoft 365 and Power Apps integration
- Knowledge of Shopify, Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Field Service working with Business Central
- Current Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification(s)
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, technology, or equivalent relevant experience
Full description
Our Enterprise Microsoft Transformation (EMT) team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead Consultant to help lead complex client implementations and support the continued growth of our Microsoft practice. The successful candidate will be a lead consultant on Business Central implementation projects and will work closely with clients and the delivery team through the normal phases of delivery, from discovery workshops through to post go-live support.
About the role
As a Lead Consultant, you will play a key role in the design and presentation of the solution blueprint to the client, working closely with developers and other consultants. You will lead the configuration and testing of the solution, including any ISV apps and custom extensions. Other activities will include end user training, data migration and cut-over planning. You will leverage your significant experience of successfully implementing Business Central to ensure project success.
We are looking for a friendly, detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for technology and business optimization. You should have excellent communication skills, an inquisitive nature, and strong technical and analytical abilities. You will be part of a collaborative team that values new ideas and works together to solve complex business problems.
Key responsibilities
- Overseeing the functional delivery of Dynamics 365 Business Central, acting as the primary point of contact for all functional discussions.
- Leading the design of end-to-end Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions by translating business requirements into a solution blueprint.
- Leading solution build activities including configuration, data migration, quality assurance, training and UAT.
- Leading integration efforts with third-party systems, supported by developers and solution architects.
- Leading business readiness for go-live, cut-over planning to go-live, as well as post go-live hypercare and transition to support.
- Coordinating with developers, consultants and project managers to manage scope, timelines and deliverables.
- Mentoring more junior consultants and supporting their development.
- Ensuring solutions meet client expectations and quality standards.
- Staying up to date with new features and functionality in the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and related key ISV apps and ensuring solutions align with best practices and Microsoft's roadmap.
- Contributing to internal practice development.
- Managing project activity planning, including estimating the effort required.
- Maintaining up-to-date certifications in Dynamics 365 Business Central.