
Lead Consultant D365 CE
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and mentor a team of consultants in the design and implementation of Dynamics 365 CE solutions.
- Collaborate with clients as a trusted advisor to understand their needs and translate them into actionable plans and provide strategic guidance on CRM transformations.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Design and implement technology strategies that align with client business goals.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion.
- Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure cutting-edge solutions.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower clients and team members.
- Drive solution governance, delivery standards, and best practices across projects.
- Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Oversee solution architecture, configuration, and integration using Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, facilitating workshops and executive briefings.
- Champion the use of automation, AI, and analytics to enhance customer engagement.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and Microsoft roadmap developments to inform solution design.
- Promote DevOps practices and agile delivery methodologies.
- Lead by example, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability uplift within the CRM practice.
- 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in Dynamics 365 CE consulting and leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading large-scale CRM implementations across multiple industries.
- Strong understanding of customer engagement processes and CRM best practices.
- Expertise in Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
- Proven experience in a consulting role within the IT and services industry
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Deep understanding of technology trends and solutions
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience with Dynamics 365 Marketing, Field Service, or Customer Insights.
- Familiarity with Azure services, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Agile delivery experience.
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 CE Functional Consultant Associate or equivalent.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in business or technology.