Lead D365 Functional Solution Architect (F&SCM)

We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management Solution Architect to join our CGI team!

This position is remote (US only); however, preferred candidates are located near San Diego, CA or Lafayette, LA and are open to a hybrid work arrangement.

Lead the design and governance of end-to-end D365 F&SCM solutions across complex business environments.

Responsible for defining the overall functional and technical architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy, Microsoft best practices, and enterprise standards. This role acts as the primary authority on solution design, working closely with business leaders, functional consultants, technical teams, and project leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing D365 F&SCM implementations.

This career opportunity will include considerable project leadership responsibilities and will serve as a mentor to other functional consultants. Additionally, you will assist with customer relationships, proposal development and some marketing initiatives.

You will play a key role from implementation to go-live, working with prospects and clients to review requirements, understand business processes, and deploy solutions. Assist with estimating level of effort, timelines, budgets and associated costs during presales process.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for D365 Finance & Supply Chain Management implementations and enhancements

• Support sales and customer acquisition initiatives by crafting functional responses and new project estimations

• Lead solution design workshops and guide stakeholders on system capabilities and architectural decisions

• Translate business strategy and requirements into integrated functional and technical architectures

• Define module-level designs across Finance, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Project Operations, or related areas

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices

• Provide oversight for:

o Customizations and extensions

o Integrations with upstream/downstream systems

o Data migration and master data strategy

o Security and role design

• Review functional and technical design documents (FDDs/TDDs)

• Support UAT, go-live readiness, and post-implementation optimization

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and project sponsors

• Serve as a liaison to the PM on project work break down and scheduling

• Understand basic features of approved ISV products

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management in solution architecture or multiple lead consultant roles

• 7 or more years of experience implementing ERP systems, preferably Microsoft D365 Finance & Supply Chain Management

• Strong hands-on expertise across multiple D365 F&SCM modules

• Proven experience leading end-to-end ERP implementations in complex, multi-entity environments

• Deep understanding of ERP architecture, including integrations, security, data management, and lifecycle services (LCS)

• Ability to balance business needs with technical constraints and platform best practices

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

• Experience working with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies

• Prior experience managing or leading a group and mentoring individuals

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

• Familiarity with MS tools, including Teams, Share Point, DevOps and LCS

Desired Skills:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution Architect or Functional certifications

• Strong financial background and/or D365 finance-focused experience

• Experience with Azure integration patterns (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs)

• Industry experience such as public sector, financial services, manufacturing, or energy

• Experience delivering global or large-scale transformation programs

Key Competencies

• Architectural thinking and decision-making

• Strong facilitation and design leadership skills

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Ability to mentor functional and technical team members

• Executive level communication and presentation skills

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, * Analytical Thinking
• Business Process Consulting
• Business Process Consulting
• Data Migration
• MS D365 Finance
• MS D365 Project Operations
• Solutions Architecture
• MS D365 Supply Chain

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $188,100.00.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation including profit participation program

. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

. Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

. Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan

. Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service

. 80 hours of floating holiday leave per year to observe holidays that are important to them

. At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)

. Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws

. Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.

. Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.