IT Solution Architect D365 Finance & Operations

The IT Solution Architect D365 Finance & Operations is responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design, governance, and optimization of Keller's global ERP platform supporting Finance, Supply Chain, and Project Operations. This role ensures that D365 F&O solutions are standardized, scalable, secure, compliant, and fully aligned to Keller's global business processes, while enabling efficient integration with D365 CE, Power Platform, Azure, and enterprise systems.

The Solution Architect acts as a strategic bridge between business, IT, and system integrators, providing leadership across implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Keller's ERP ecosystem. Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for D365 F&O across:

• Finance (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets)
• Supply Chain (Procurement, Inventory, Logistics)
• Project Operations / Project Accounting

• Define Keller's global ERP solution blueprint, architecture principles, and design standards.
• Lead fit-gap analysis, prioritizing standard functionality and minimizing customization.
• Ensure solution scalability, performance, and global consistency.
• Govern extensions, integrations, data entities, and reporting architecture.

Global ERP Governance

• Establish and enforce architecture governance and design authority processes.
• Lead or participate in ERP Design Authority / Architecture Review Board.
• Maintain global template integrity with controlled regional localization.
• Ensure adherence to:

• Enterprise architecture standards
• Security and data governance policies
• SOX / ITGC control requirements

• Drive reduction of customizations and technical debt.

Delivery Leadership

• Partner with Keller ERP delivery teams, IT services, and third party partners to operate, maintain, and support D365 FO Global ERP systems.
• Oversee and approve:

• Functional and technical design documents
• Data migration and cutover strategy
• Integration architecture
• Test strategy (SIT, UAT, performance testing)
• Deployment and release plans

• Act as the final design authority on solution decisions.
• Manage and guide system integrators and delivery partners.

Integration & Data Architecture

• Partner with Keller IT D365 CE, Cloud, Security, Data Service to define and govern integration architecture between D365 F&O and:

• D365 CE (Sales, Customer Service)
• Treasury (e.g., Kyriba)
• AP Automation (e.g., ExFlow)
• HR/Payroll systems (e.g., ADP)
• Project and operational systems

• Leverage Azure Integration Services / iPaaS (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs).
• Ensure integration patterns are secure, resilient, scalable, and auditable.
• Align with enterprise data and integration standards.

Data Architecture & Master Data Governance

• Define ERP data architecture, data entities, and data management framework.
• Establish governance for:

• Financial master data (chart of accounts, legal entities)
• Vendor and customer data
• Inventory and product master

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and lifecycle management.
• Support enterprise data and analytics initiatives (Power BI / Fabric).

Security, Compliance & Audit

• Oversee:

• Role-based security model (RBAC)
• Segregation of Duties (SoD) using tools such as Fastpath
• Identity integration with Azure AD

• Ensure compliance with:

• SOX / ITGC controls
• Audit documentation and evidence readiness

• Maintain audit-ready architecture, designs, and control mappings.

ALM, Environment & Release Management

• Establish ALM practices leveraging:

• Lifecycle Services (LCS)
• Azure DevOps
• Code management and deployment pipelines

• Ensure controlled release management, versioning, and rollback planning.
• Support One Version strategy and continuous updates.

Performance, Scalability & DR

• Define and ensure adherence to:

• Performance benchmarks
• Scalability requirements
• Transaction throughput expectations

• Establish and validate:

• Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy
• RPO / RTO alignment with Microsoft SLAs

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Identify and drive:

• Process improvements and automation opportunities
• Cost optimization (licenses, environments, infrastructure)
• System simplification and technical debt reduction

• Define ERP platform roadmap and future state architecture.
• Support innovation via Power Platform, analytics, and AI capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement *

• Partner with Keller IT Division Business Solution Managers to engage with: o Global Finance, Supply Chain, Project Operations leaders o Regional business units o IT leadership and architecture boards

• Identify and drive: o Process improvements and automation opportunities o Cost optimization (licenses, environments, infrastructure) o System simplification and technical debt reduction

• Define ERP platform roadmap and future state architecture.

• Support innovation via Power Platform, analytics, and AI capabilities.

• 10+ years in ERP delivery with 5+ years in D365 F&O architecture roles
• Proven experience leading global ERP systems (multi-country, multi-currency)
• Strong knowledge of:

• Finance (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets)
• Supply Chain (Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing preferred)
• Project Operations (project accounting, cost management)

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:

• D365 F&O architecture (AOS, LCS, environments)
• Data entities, data management, and integrations
• Azure platform and integration services
• Reporting and analytics architecture
• ISV ecosystem (e.g., ExFlow, Kyriba)

Governance & Compliance

• Experience supporting:

• SOX / ITGC compliance
• Audit and control frameworks

• Familiarity with:

• ITIL service management
• DevOps / ALM best practices

• Experience producing audit-ready documentation and evidence.

Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder management across global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence business and IT leadership.
• Proven experience managing system integrators and vendors.
• Strong decision-making and governance leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications:

• Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Expert
• Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant
• Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert

• Experience in:

• Construction / engineering / project-based industries (Keller-relevant)

• Familiarity with:

• Microsoft FastTrack program
• Global template and rollout strategies

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.