Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations Functional Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to collect, assess, and document both business and functional requirements.

• Convert business requirements into tailored solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations.

• Set up and implement features for project planning, resource management and scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, time and expense tracking, project costing, billing, and financial oversight of projects.

• Facilitate client discovery sessions and workshops.

• Comprehend existing processes, pinpoint business needs, and propose solutions and best practices.

• Assist clients in navigating process design and configuration choices.

• Work in tandem with technical consultants, developers, and solution architects on integrations with enterprise applications.

• Create functional specifications, business process documentation, configuration guides, and user manuals.

• Oversee functional testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validation of solutions.

• Identify and resolve functional issues throughout the implementation and deployment phases.

• Provide training for end-users and support client adoption processes.

• Offer functional assistance during implementation, go-live, and stabilization phases post-go-live.

• Collaborate with project managers and delivery team members to enhance project execution and client outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in place of a formal degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Functional Consultant or in a comparable client-facing consulting position.

• Practical experience in implementing and configuring Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations.

• In-depth knowledge of project-based business processes, such as project planning, resource management and scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, time and expense management, project costing, billing, and project financial tracking.

• Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and converting them into functional solutions.

• Experience in leading or assisting with client discovery sessions, solution design, configuration, testing, UAT, training, and go-live tasks.

• Familiarity with integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and other enterprise applications.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.

• Experience in the government contracting (GovCon) sector.

• Demonstrated experience in leading or executing full lifecycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations implementations.

• Background in implementing Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions or other project-based services solutions.

• Exposure to other Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications, Microsoft Power Platform, or related Microsoft technologies.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power Platform certifications.

• Prior consulting experience with a Microsoft Partner or professional services firm.

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside in the United States due to federal security clearance requirements.

• XTIVIA is unable to transfer or sponsor a work visa for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Company-funded disability and life insurance.

• Options for voluntary life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Identity and fraud protection services.

• Recognition and wellness initiatives.

• Flexible paid time off policy.

• Options for remote and flexible work arrangements.

• Paid opportunities for training and certification.

• Comprehensive departmental performance bonus program.