Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Functional Architect

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
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Job Description:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Functional Architect

Role Overview

We are looking for a D365 Functional Architect to drive the functional design, configuration, and continuous optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), focusing specifically on Finance and Procurement domains. This role acts as a bridge to translate complex business requirements into highly scalable ERP configurations, practical process enhancements, and clear solution blueprints. The ideal candidate possesses deep functional knowledge of D365 F&O, structural expertise in fit-gap analyses, and a proven ability to lead user adoption, testing, and cross-functional alignment.

Key Information:

  • Location: Argentina (Remote or Hybrid).

  • Schedule: Full-time (Aligned with U.S. time zones).

  • Experience Level: 4 to 6 years of specialized ERP functional design and analysis experience.

Core Responsibilities

1. ERP Functional Design & Configuration

  • Module Optimization: Support and deliver functional designs, system configurations, and optimization paths across the Finance and Procurement modules of Dynamics 365 F&O.

  • Requirements & Mapping: Gather, analyze, and document comprehensive business requirements. Map current-state and future-state workflows to recommend scalable solution options.

  • Fit-Gap Engineering: Conduct detailed process discovery sessions, comprehensive fit-gap analysis, and formal solution blueprinting for upcoming enterprise enhancements.

  • Specifications Design: Translate operational needs into precise functional specifications, system configuration matrices, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

2. Governance, Data & Integration Architecture

  • System Integrations: Collaborate actively with integration teams to support clean, reliable, and secure interfaces between D365 and external connected enterprise networks.

  • Downstream Alignment: Partner with Data & Analytics teams to ensure that advanced corporate reporting, reconciliation rules, and downstream data dependencies are fully integrated into the architecture blueprint.

  • Platform Standards: Establish and protect operational standards regarding system configuration, data entities, extensions, change control procedures, and release management.

3. Testing Coordination, Quality & Change Enablement

  • UAT Execution: Define test scenarios, expected system behaviors, and strict acceptance criteria for new features. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and business readiness audits.

  • Knowledge Transfer: Author comprehensive technical documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer among super-users and business stakeholders.

  • Change Governance: Assess systemic change impacts and communicate technical or process modifications effectively across all affected departments. Maintain audit-ready documentation to support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and system ownership.

Required Qualifications (Hard Skills)

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

  • Professional Journey: 4 to 6 years of direct experience in ERP functional analysis, solution design, customization, or platform architecture.

  • D365 Mastery: Extensive hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

  • Methodologies: Solid track record in business process mapping, discovery workshops, fit-gap analysis, and blueprinting.

  • Ecosystem Tools: Comprehensive understanding of Lifecycle Services (LCS), Azure DevOps, data entities, and extension governance principles.

  • Platform Balancing: Demonstrated ability to balance native out-of-the-box D365 features against targeted custom extensions to maximize long-term platform value.

Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)

  • Direct experience operating within heavily regulated, compliance-focused, or audit-sensitive environments.
  • Deep familiarity with D365 automated release planning, regression testing frameworks, and environment coordination.
  • Relevant Microsoft Dynamics Certifications are highly valued.
  • Prior history of mentoring junior analysts or supporting active super-user networks.

Key Skills Summary

  • ERP Core: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Finance & Procurement Configuration, ERP Functional Analysis.

  • Design & Analysis: Functional Design, Business Process Mapping, Fit-Gap Analysis, Solution Blueprinting.

  • Testing & Release: User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Lifecycle Services (LCS), Azure DevOps, Data Entities, Release Management.

  • Governance: Extension Governance, Change Control, Documentation Standards, Compliance Management.

  • Leadership: Stakeholder Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Training & Change Enablement.