3 days ago
Sydney, Australia +5 moreStaff+
Responsibilities
- Act as the senior data and AI advisor for Dynamics 365 project teams across regions.
- Lead the global Dynamics 365 Data & AI Community of Practice and align it with Avanade’s wider Data & AI practice.
- Own data and analytics architecture for Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and Customer Engagement solutions.
- Design Microsoft Fabric platforms, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, Real-Time Intelligence, and connectivity to Dynamics 365.
- Lead Power BI solution design, including semantic models, DAX, embedded analytics, reporting, governance, and performance tuning.
- Ensure Dynamics 365 data is prepared for analytics and AI through data quality, semantics, governance, security, and lineage practices.
- Modernize legacy reporting environments such as BYOD and entity store into Fabric-first architectures.
- Shape AI use cases involving forecasting, anomaly detection, Copilot experiences, and autonomous agents.
- Review, stabilize, and recover data, reporting, and AI components of client programs.
- Oversee, review, coach, and align data and BI architects across Dynamics 365 projects.
- Contribute to strategic pursuits through solution design, estimates, risk assessment, and joint solutioning.
- Advise C-level client and Avanade stakeholders on data strategy, analytics roadmaps, AI investment, KPIs, and business value.
- Build relationships with Microsoft and Accenture data and AI communities and represent Avanade at industry events.
Requirements
- Typically 12 or more years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics, including Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, and Dataverse-based applications.
- Several full-lifecycle enterprise implementation experiences and a strong record delivering data, reporting, and analytics solutions for Dynamics 365 clients.
- Experience working across organizational boundaries and leading distributed delivery teams in consulting or systems integration environments.
- Deep understanding of the Dynamics 365 data model, data entities, Dataverse, and methods for exposing Dynamics 365 data to analytics and AI platforms.
- Expert Power BI skills, including semantic modeling, DAX, performance optimization, and enterprise governance.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services, including Fabric Link, Synapse Link for Dataverse, Data Factory, Lakehouse, and Warehouse.
- Practical knowledge of Copilot in Dynamics 365 and Power BI, Copilot Studio, Fabric data agents, Microsoft Foundry, and Azure OpenAI.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and lineage, ideally including Microsoft Purview.
- Understanding of finance and supply chain processes and the KPIs relevant to business leaders.
- Executive presence and the ability to communicate complex data and AI topics to both C-level leaders and data engineering teams.
- Experience building communities, coaching talent, and sharing knowledge across a practice.
- Fluent English; additional languages are beneficial.
- Preferred qualifications include Microsoft certifications, Microsoft MVP status or visible data and Power BI thought leadership, and experience with sustainability, ESG, or industry-specific Dynamics 365 data solutions.
Benefits
- Global role with significant influence over how Avanade delivers Dynamics 365 programs worldwide.
- Early access to Microsoft roadmaps, previews, and product engineering conversations.
- Paid Microsoft certifications and dedicated annual training time.
- Dedicated career advisor and a path into senior technical leadership roles.
- Inclusive international community with access to Microsoft and Accenture’s global networks.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Avanade
Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth. As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact. We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.