Microsoft Dynamics Lead & Application Consultant Opportunities

We have opportunities for a Lead Consultant and two Application Consultants. JOB TITLE: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Lead Consultant (1 vacancy), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Application Consultant (2 vacancies) RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Operations DIVISION: Operations LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK The company has a policy of allowing its employees to work from home. UK travel will not normally be required except for training or periodically scheduled company meetings. Lead Consultants and Application Consultants are expected to attend on-site customer-facing meetings as needed. You will normally work between 37 and 40 hours a week, 9:00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Fridays. Additional hours may be required to meet deadlines, which could include evenings and weekends. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Elite Dynamics is a proud Microsoft Solutions Partner and Microsoft Dynamics reseller specialising in delivering vertical solutions for the holiday park and marinas industries. They are based on the Microsoft D365 technology stack and Power Platform. Elite Dynamics is “a place where passionate people thrive”. We are looking for people with the “Skill | Knowledge | Desire” – the qualities that underpin both our brand and our culture. In one of these exciting roles, you will be implementing our core solutions in Holiday Park and Marinas customers as part of a professional services project delivery team. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Lead Consultan t would be a natural fit for someone who champions Microsoft Dynamics as a platform, has an aptitude for technical system configuration, and employs a collaborative, consultative business analysis mindset – adept in addressing business challenges with the right solution. You will work in partnership with a Project Manager overseeing the project tasks to implement the solution via multiple Application Consultants . The customer will look to you for advanced knowledge of Elite solutions to address any unique business requirements requiring bespoke development. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Application Consultan t would be a natural fit for someone who champions Microsoft Dynamics as a platform, loves to work in a hands-on capacity, and has skills in one or more of the following areas: data migration, Power BI reporting, super-user and end-user system training, business analysis, finance. In partnership with a Lead Consultant , you are more than happy to draft system change requests and work with a developer to test and bring to life, either for a customer or for an Elite standard product offering. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Microsoft Dynamics 365 Lead Consultant Lead system-based projects and implementations, oversee application consultants and maintain ownership of overall solution throughout. Ability to communicate at all levels ensuring buy-in, managing risk and driving decision-making. Ability to be flexible to changing business requirements while at the same time, being commercially mindful. Hands-on style and coaching approach to project team. Gather requirements, engage with stakeholders and conduct business process workshops and solution walk-throughs. Author technical and functional specification documentation according to Elite standards. Provide onsite and offsite professional services, as required. Engage in full project lifecycles on multiple simultaneous Dynamics 365 projects through effective time management and prioritization. Work closely with project office and provide updates of project progress, risks and change in a timely manner while complying with all project governance requirements. Perform hands-on system builds and adhere to all information security and change management policies and procedures. Support and champion the Dynamics 365 platform and the continued evolution of the Elite solution offerings. Work closely with development, project office and other operations team members in the delivery of projects on time and on budget while exceeding customer expectations Ensure best practices are followed using proven project delivery processes, protecting our client’s investment in the Elite Dynamics suite of products and maintaining customer confidence at all times. Provide industry and process advice to the technical team, as required. Undertake presentations and demonstrations to existing and prospective clients. Assist in the testing of new releases. Assist in any audit activities, as requested. Provide support to customers as needed. Mentor junior consultants as required. Participate in project retrospectives and seek continuous improvements in process and procedure to further Elite’s best-in-class delivery methodology. Comply with all Elite information security policies and procedures Microsoft Dynamics 365 Application Consultant ️ Participate in simultaneous system-based projects and implementations performing project tasks assigned to you by the Project Manager Communicate effectively to Project Manager and/or Lead Consultant to ensure work assignments are clearly understood and any required clarifications are escalated quickly to minimize delay Report completion of tasks in a timely manner and comply with all time-tracking procedures accurately and on time Draft system change request documentation accurately and without ambiguity, consulting with a developer or another consultant as required Work with a developer to test all system change requests and through clear and efficient communications, eliminate/minimize development re-work and maximize quality Gather requirements, engage with stakeholders and participate in business process workshops and solution walk-throughs, as needed Author technical, functional specification and training documentation according to Elite standards Provide onsite and offsite professional services, as required Communicate any risks and changes in a timely manner while complying with all project governance requirements Perform hands-on system builds and adhere to all information security and change management policies and procedures Support and champion the Dynamics 365 platform and the continued evolution of the Elite solution offering Provide industry and functional expertise to the technical team, as required Undertake presentations and demonstrations to existing and prospective clients Assist in the testing of new releases Assist in any audit activities, as requested Provide support to customers as needed Participate in project retrospectives and provide input to fuel continuous improvements in process and procedure to further Elite’s best-in-class delivery methodology Comply with all Elite information security policies and procedures ESSENTIAL SKILLS Microsoft Dynamics 365 Lead Consultant 5+ years Microsoft Dynamics experience 5+ Years of working within the caravan and holiday homes sector Experience in business process analysis Superior communication and stakeholder management skills MS Office Excellent management/leadership skills Ability to work in a team but in a remote-first work setting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Application Consultant 5+ years Microsoft Dynamics experience 5+ Years of working within the caravan and holiday homes sector Experience in business process analysis Superior communication and stakeholder management skills MS Office Ability to work in a team but in a remote-first work setting Specialized knowledge/skills in one or more of the following areas: Power BI development, data migration, super-user or end-user training, business analysis DESIRABLE SKILLS (both roles) Dynamics 365 certifications Power BI Degree educated (beneficial) Finance (AAT to level 4) Project management knowledge or training GDPR awareness PERSONAL SKILLS (both roles) A professional and “can do” attitude Continuous improvement mindset Process-oriented An ability to be self-motivated in a remote-first work setting and driven to achieve professional goals Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks and work efficiently according to deadlines Superior attention to detail and troubleshooting skills Resourceful, energetic, and enthusiastic, prepared to go the “extra mile” OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE JOB ️ To undertake any reasonable task requested of you by your line manager, or other Elite Dynamics Management. Any tasks requested by other Elite Dynamics Management need to be discussed with your line manager. Travelling maybe required both for training and project purposes.