Functional Architect - CE

Hitachi Solutions is a core IT Company of the Hitachi Group, which employs over 330,000 people worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Solutions' reach extends to group companies in Japan and abroad, working with a worldwide network of alliance partners. We strive to provide ideal solutions and products to customers in a diverse set of countries and regions including Asia, North America, and Europe.

Using a portfolio of management consulting, implementation, and support services, we help our clients compete with the largest global enterprises leveraging powerful, affordable, and easy to use industry solutions built on Microsoft technologies. Our vision is to help our customers achieve their vision through superior products, prices, and people.

Hitachi Solutions has been recognized as the winner for the 2021 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service Partner of the Year Award and also named a finalist for the Dynamics 365 Customer Service Partner of the Year, Dynamics 365 Marketing Partner of the Year, Dynamics 365 Sales Partner of the Year, and Government Partner of the Year.  

Job Summary:

The Dynamics 365 CE Functional Architect position combines the roles of implementation specialist and functional consultant in one. You will effectively manage your time to participate in planning and implementations utilizing your technical aptitude and will provide additional support to your manager and ultimately, the client.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in business process due diligence, solution design, application design and configuration, and documentation of system requirements to help deliver successful implementations
• Translate business needs into solution requirements, initial design concepts, rational business and functional requirements and specifications for solutions
• Work closely with clients to proactively review applications; make recommendations on products and/or modifications in accordance with client needs
• Plan and manage resources accordingly to ensure successful implementations
• Manage budgets and team schedules; Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Act as customer advisor, company advocate
• Create and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before they are sent to the customer.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimize exposure and risk on project.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Manage project budget and scope. Identify out of scope items and create change orders
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization
• Other duties as deemed necessary for the job. 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time, permanent position 

WORK SCHEDULE:  9 AM to 6 PM

WORK LOCATION: Sydney, NSW Australia

• Microsoft Dynamics CRM certifications strongly preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in enterprise business application development and delivery (e.g., CRM, ERP)
• Strong project implementation and working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Excellent knowledge of the Dynamics CRM 365 Product and hands on experience configuring the product including: Entity Creation, Workflows, Business Rules, Business Process Flows, etc.
• Strong team player working in agile environments.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio or other process modelling tools preferred.

OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

We work together in a dynamic and rewarding work environment. We have an experienced leadership team, excellent technology and product expertise, and strong relationships with a broad base of customers and partners.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, regular performance review, performance bonuses, and regular trainings.

What is it like working here?

· We pride ourselves on being industry leaders and providing an enjoyable work environment where our people can grow personally and professionally. Hitachi is the place people can develop skills they’re excited about. The following are our commitments to employees.

·  We recognize our profitability and project success comes from our team—great people doing great things. As such, we pursue profitable growth and expanded opportunities for our team.

·  We offer challenging and diverse work across multiple industries and reward creativity and entrepreneurial innovation.

·  We respect, encourage, and support each individual needs to continually learn and grow personally and professionally. We are committed to fostering our people.

·  We believe that investing in our community is just as important as investing in our organization. To that extent, we fundraise, volunteer, and allocate funds to support local charities.

·  We listen. Every employee has something important to say that can contribute to enriching our environment.

·  We compensate fairly. And while employees might come for the paycheck, they stay for the people. Our people are the reason we are exceptional. This is something we never forget.

At Hitachi, we respect and value each other's uniqueness. Our culture drives the success of our mission to contribute to society by creating an environment where we collaborate and support each other. Because together, we are stronger.

Beware of scams

Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests.  

All offers will originate from our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.

Hitachi Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at all levels. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone, and we believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for our job openings and we will consider all candidates for employment regardless of their background.