MS Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect - D365 Sales (remote)

About the job Dynamics 365 CE Solution Architect (Sales) Remote (Preferred: Chicago or Tampa) Contract-to-Hire $75/hour W2 + Benefits We're partnering with a global manufacturing organization that is investing heavily in the future of its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement platform. This is an opportunity to join a highly visible initiative focused on improving sales effectiveness, driving user adoption, and delivering meaningful enhancements across a complex enterprise environment supporting thousands of users worldwide. The platform is already established, but leadership has identified a significant roadmap of enhancements centered around sales operations, forecasting, pipeline visibility, opportunity management, quoting, and customer engagement. They're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between business and technology—partnering directly with stakeholders while architecting scalable Dynamics 365 CE solutions that drive measurable business impact. If you're someone who enjoys working closely with business leaders, influencing strategy, and rolling up your sleeves to solve complex Dynamics challenges, this is the type of role where you'll make an immediate impact. What You'll Be Doing Partner directly with sales leaders, business stakeholders, and IT leadership to define and architect Dynamics 365 CE solutions Lead discovery sessions, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design activities Drive enhancements across the Dynamics 365 Sales platform with a focus on user adoption, efficiency, and business value Architect solutions supporting: Opportunity Management Sales Pipeline Management Forecasting & Revenue Visibility Quoting & CPQ Processes Sales Automation Customer Engagement Workflows Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements that increase adoption and operational effectiveness Design and support integrations between Dynamics 365 CE and multiple enterprise ERP systems Collaborate with technical teams on customizations, automation initiatives, and deployment strategies Support ongoing platform optimization, issue resolution, and enhancement delivery Act as a trusted advisor to both business and technical stakeholders throughout the organization Required Experience 5+ years of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE / CRM experience Deep hands-on experience with the Dynamics 365 Sales module Strong understanding of: Opportunity Management Sales Forecasting Pipeline Management Quote-to-Cash Processes CPQ Solutions Sales Process Automation Experience leading requirements gathering and solution design sessions with business stakeholders Strong client-facing communication and consulting skills Experience working within large-scale enterprise Dynamics environments Experience designing and supporting integrations between Dynamics 365 and ERP platforms Experience with workflow automation and business process optimization Experience working in Agile delivery environments Azure DevOps experience, including: Work item management Release management Deployment pipelines Environment management Automated deployment processes Preferred Experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications Power Platform experience, including: Power Automate Power Apps Power BI Manufacturing industry experience Experience supporting global Dynamics implementations Exposure to Dynamics 365 Field Service and Customer Service modules Experience working within highly integrated enterprise application environments What Success Looks Like Driving adoption and engagement across a global Dynamics 365 Sales user base Partnering effectively with sales leadership to translate business goals into scalable platform enhancements Delivering solutions that improve forecasting, pipeline visibility, quoting processes, and overall sales productivity Navigating a complex enterprise ecosystem with multiple integrations and business stakeholders Bringing both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every phase of the project lifecycle Compensation & Benefits $75/hour W2 Contract to Hire (conversion to our client's payroll at 6-month mark) Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential Health, dental, and vision plan options available during the contract period PTO accrual Major paid holidays Fully remote work environment Preference for candidates located near Chicago or Tampa, though qualified remote candidates across the U.S. will be considered Additional Information This role will work closely with global CRM stakeholders and business leaders across multiple regions. Candidates should be comfortable operating in a highly collaborative environment and working directly with sales-focused teams to drive platform adoption and business outcomes. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.