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# Senior Dynamics CRM / D365 Solution Architect

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $197,600.0 - $249,600.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Microsoft Online Services, Data Architecture, Data Migration, Data Retention, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft SQL Server, Migration Manager, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18051765?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18051765%2FSenior-Dynamics-Crm-D365-Solution-Architect-Minnesota-Minneapolis

## About the Role

Deep expertise with Dynamics CRM 8.x On-Premises and Dynamics 365 Online.
Strong CRM transformation, modernization, and migration strategy experience.
Executive-level consulting, business process assessment, and stakeholder management.
Experience developing RFPs and leading vendor selection initiatives.
*Preferred Skills*
Retail or franchise business experience.
SharePoint, SQL Server, Exchange/EWS, CRM integrations, and data migration expertise.
Enterprise architecture and digital transformation consulting experience.
Ideal Background Principal Consultant, Enterprise Architect, CRM Transformation Advisor, or Senior Dynamics Architect with experience guiding large-scale CRM modernization initiatives from strategy through vendor selection
*Skills*
dynamics crm, Dynamics 365 Architecture, Modernization, business process, Advisory consulting, rfp, vendor selection, retail, Sharepoint integration, sql server, exchange online, server side, vendor management, click dimensions, crm reporting, dashboards, enterprise governance, data migration
*Top Skills Details*
dynamics crm,Dynamics 365 Architecture,Modernization,business process,Advisory consulting,rfp,vendor selection,retail
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Retail or franchise industry experience
SharePoint, SQL Server, and CRM integrations
Data migration, archival, and retention strategy
Exchange Online / EWS knowledge
Executive stakeholder management
RFP development and vendor selection
Enterprise architecture and governance
Program/project leadership
Power Platform exposure preferred
*Experience Level*
Expert Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Dynamics 365 CRM Transformation Advisor to assess its current Dynamics CRM 8.2 on-premises environment and provide strategic recommendations for its future-state CRM platform. The consultant will lead discovery efforts, evaluate migration and modernization options, identify business and technical risks, and develop an implementation RFP for vendor selection. *EXPERT LEVEL*
*Key Responsibilities*
Assess the current Dynamics CRM 8.2 environment, including workflows, integrations, reporting, data architecture, and dependent applications.
Lead stakeholder interviews and business process discovery sessions across multiple departments.
Evaluate CRM modernization options, including migration to Dynamics 365 Online, greenfield rebuild, hybrid approaches, and data archival strategies.
Develop future-state recommendations, roadmaps, risks, and decision criteria for executive leadership.
Assess data retention, attachment management, SharePoint integrations, Exchange/EWS dependencies, workflows, and CRM-connected applications.
Create a comprehensive implementation RFP and vendor evaluation framework.
Provide project leadership, governance recommendations, and strategic guidance throughout the assessment effort.


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