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Altorfer Cat · 1 month ago

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Altorfer Cat is a family-owned company with a proud history serving various industries. They are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect to lead the implementation and optimization of their Dynamics 365 platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and providing support across Finance, Supply Chain, CRM, and Operations.

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Responsibilities

Ensure the Dynamics 365 (D365 F&O and C&E) environment is configured and maintained to support Altorfer’s strategic business goals, ensuring system stability, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards

Be a part of a team to coordinate functional configuration of D365 F&O modules, including setup of parameters, workflows, security roles, and business rules. Manage system updates, hotfixes, and feature rollouts in coordination with Microsoft’s release cadence

Design and support integrations between D365, Caterpillar solutions, D365 Add-ins and other enterprise platforms (e.g., CRM, HRIS, data warehouse), ensuring data integrity, performance, and compliance with business processes

Serve as the escalation point for complex functional and technical issues. Conduct root cause analysis, coordinate with Microsoft support when needed, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence

Monitor system performance, usage patterns, and transaction volumes. Recommend and implement optimizations to improve system responsiveness, reliability, and user experience

Administer user roles, permissions, and security configurations within D365 F&O and CE. Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements, including segregation of duties and data protection policies

Ensure detailed documentation for all configurations, customizations, integrations, and workflows. Ensure all changes follow established change management protocols and they are properly versioned and auditable

Collaborate with business units to understand operational needs and translate them into technical and functional system requirements. Provide guidance on best practices and system capabilities to support informed decision-making

Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for support staff. Promote solution knowledge sharing across teams to build internal expertise and reduce reliance on external support

Stay informed on new features, licensing changes, and roadmap updates from Microsoft. Evaluate and recommend enhancements that improve business value, system usability, and administrative efficiency

Qualification

Microsoft Dynamics 365Azure platformsLifecycle Services (LCS)Project ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure platforms

Experience with Lifecycle Services (LCS) and environment management

Ability to identify, track, and resolve issues using LCS tools

Strong analytical skills to find effective solutions and prevent delays

Excellent communication skills to work with various stakeholders, including XAPT and Microsoft teams

Ability to manage user access and permissions efficiently

Experience in project setup and management, including defining methodologies and tracking tasks

Ability to monitor progress and update project milestones

Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate)