ERP Solution Architect

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions - Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Downers Grove, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. In this strategically-important, growth-oriented position, we are seeking a D365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Solution Architect who enjoys inspiring the future and understands how to apply solid development principles and knowledge to create excellent processes and user experiences in D365 F&O. The ideal candidates for this role are passionate about improving end-user experiences and thrive on the challenges of solving the high-profile needs of a growing business. They will bring a track record of success in building solutions to create competitive advantage. As a member of an expanding cross-functional team, they will work collaboratively to lead top initiatives to implement best practices in Microsoft's ERP solution D365 Finance and Operations. These initiatives will also involve guiding integrations with CRM, web/eCommerce, and Transportation Management solutions that allow internal teams and external partners to use our ERP solutions and data more productively. As an owner of multiple projects, the ideal candidates will also have experience in leading the full system development lifecycle and working closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment. Overall, if delivering innovative, technical solutions to business challenges is your "thing," then this is the perfect job for you!

Responsibilities

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions (ex: finance, operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and customer service); gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats, and assessing the business impact of those requirements
• Design end-to-end solutions based on business requirements through Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform
• Be the ERP functional and technical thought leader in defining required architectural deliverables including design documents, specifications, workflow charts, diagrams, and development approaches and standards
• Recommend new solutions and/or solution improvements to organizational leaders and additional stakeholders to gain alignment
• Actively lead the implementation of approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional improvements
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and functional and technical standards in support of solution development efforts
• Rapidly prototype and conduct functional and technical feasibility assessments for solutions
• Partner with Microsoft and internal/external IT functional and technical (including infrastructure) teams to design and deliver solutions - for usability, scalability, security, and process efficiency; partner with the same teams to guide the visions and strategies for the design and development processes and standards
• Troubleshoot process and application issues and lead the team on recommended solutions; set expectations on identifying test scenarios and unit/integration testing
• Define and own project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, change management, and budgetary needs
• Own the delivery and stability of the solution post go-live without impact to business operations
• Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years experience in solution architecture with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Microsoft Axapta 2012, and Microsoft Axapta 2009
• Experience with configuration and customization of Dynamics 365 using tools such as Power Platform, Power Automate, and Power BI
• Understanding of integration technologies, and data migration strategies and tools
• Demonstrated experience transforming customer requirements into a workable design at the functional and/or technical levels
• Experience organizing workload to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; willing to set strategy and be hands on
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work and lead in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, partnering with multiple stakeholders to affect positive change
• Detailed oriented, analytical, and inquisitive with the end-to-end solutions in mind
• Demonstrated understanding of software development concepts
• Experience with conducting and creating cost/benefit analyses and business cases

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft Certifications preferred: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration, or equivalent
• Top skills & proficiencies: Software-solution design, Analysis, Teamwork, Process improvement, Communication, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Relationship building

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program