
MS Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant-6-months Fixed Term Contract
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Full-time
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, OR equivalent education PLUS
- Certification in Dynamics 365 (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Functional Consultant Associate, Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant Associate,
- Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in software development project implementation
- Experience in project management development and growth experience.
- Hands-on experience with large-scale ERP projects and managing their implementation
- Proven experience as a Functional Consultant for large-scale IT projects, preferably with Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service modules.
- In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite, including Dynamics and Share Point
- Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Flows)
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its applications in sales, marketing, and customer service.
- Ability to manage risks and drive change in a complex organisational environment
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to bring innovative solutions and work independently.
- Analyse, define the business requirements by considering the technical feasibility, the budget, the timing, and the existing architecture to meet organizational needs.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the business requirements and technical environment to achieve the optimal solution.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements specific to sales, marketing, and customer service processes.
- Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service modules.
- Design and document functional specifications for customizations’ and integrations related to sales, marketing, and customer service.
- Work closely with technical teams to ensure the solution is implemented as designed.
- Convert requirements into functional specifications, which is the basis for the technical analysis and the work program.
- Configure Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service applications to meet business requirements.
- Customise the system using built-in tools and features to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Optimise configurations for performance, scalability and cost-efficiency
- Manage configurations across multiple environments and ensuring interoperability
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure the solution meets business requirements for sales, marketing, and customer service.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback for improvements.
- Provide training to end-users and support teams on Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and customer Service functionalities.
- Provide Go-live and Post-go-live support for the solution
- Train and coach internal users so they efficiently use the applications
- Develop training materials and user guides to facilitate user adoption
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements within the sales, marketing, and customer service modules.
- Ensure and maintain quality and functionality
- Stay updated with the latest Dynamics 365 features and industry trends.
- Continuously promote and stimulate agile development and drive continuous improvement of quality regarding the IT application landscape
- Strong BA skills – process mapping, requirements gathering
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Process requirements gathering/management through stakeholder workshop facilitation, questionnaires, interviews etc.
- Root cause analysis for complex cross functional issues
- Excellent Project management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Understanding of Office 365 and SAP/ other ERP technologies
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its applications.
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- Broad understanding of information technology topics
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work well with both senior and junior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent listening skills and the strength to effectively challenge stakeholders where it is felt their internally held beliefs may threaten to block change
- Relationship and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
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