Senior Manager, Microsoft

OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.  Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service? Our Microsoft team is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. What you will do Providing guidance from a D365 Solution perspective for business decisions on incidents and problems around aspects such as performance, scalability, reliability, and security. As part of this process, to identify technical risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary.Delivering high quality business and software services to clients ensuring the implementation of best practices and based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration / customizationsFacilitating discussions with business and technical stakeholders to translate the critical business requirements and present a technical vision and solutions in the form of software products, customizations, and integrationsProviding current best practices and solution alternatives as part of functional or technical design documents.Leading the release packages to any environment using Microsoft best practice and release standards, ensuring and gatekeeping any third-party solution packages are adhered to best practicesLeading Pre-Sales activities as required including designing and building demo and proof of concept solutions for various client presentations as well as presenting to prospective clients.Devising scope and owning estimates for sales proposals and statements of work.Collaborating with functional and technical consultants to understand the client's business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.Staying up to date with the latest developments, technologies, products, and trends.Taking full responsibility for the successful project completion from solution perspective, driving technological innovation, and contributing to the growth of our solutions offerings.Mentoring junior technical consultants and helping drive the growth of the practice. What you bring to the role Proven 10+ years’ experience as Solution Architect leading and delivering end to end solutions using D365 F&O platform providing consulting services to enterprise customers.Strong technical architecture experience and knowledge of best practices, particularly in integrating Dynamics 365 F&O with other solutions such as other Microsoft products and third party or legacy systems.Extensive understanding of the Dynamics 365 platform, particularly in the areas of Finance and Supply Chain Management.Ability to discern when to utilize out-of-the-box features and when to opt for custom development or third-party solutionsAbility to successfully communicate complex topics regarding solutions and related projects to audiences both with and without deep technical skillsUnderstanding of Finance & Operations architecture and best practices, with solid knowledge of recommended ISVs and how to include them in project implementations.Strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent consulting skills, including analytical abilities, written and verbal communication, Experience in providing pre-sales support, including developing proposals and conducting demonstrations for D365 F&O solutions.Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with all levels of management.KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information   The expected base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $179,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.  Providing you with the support you need to be at your best   Our Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.