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erbrains·3 months ago

Project Manager – Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Bengaluru, IndiaFull-timeSenior · 8-12 years

About this role

Position Title: Project Manager – Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Department/Practice: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations & Business Central
Work Location: Bangalore, India (with flexibility to work across global time zones)
Experience: 8–12 Years (with relevant Microsoft Dynamics experience)

Role Overview:
ERBrains IT Solutions are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Project Manager with strong expertise in:
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The ideal candidate must have evolved from a Solution Architect / Functional Lead role and possess deep functional and delivery knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems.
This role requires ownership of end-to-end ERP implementation delivery, including pre-sales support, planning, execution, governance, and client communication across global projects.

Roles & responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
  1. Project Delivery & Execution
    1. Manage full lifecycle ERP implementations from Requirement Gathering to Go-Live and Hypercare
    2. Create detailed project plans with milestones, deliverables, and billing alignment
    3. Ensure adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards
    4. Conduct daily/weekly project reviews and scrum calls
  2. Team & Resource Management
    1. Lead cross-functional teams including:
    2. Functional Consultants
    3. Technical Developers
    4. Infrastructure / IT teams
    5. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure accountability
    6. Track resource utilization, timesheets, and productivity
  3. Client & Stakeholder Management
    1. Act as the primary point of contact for clients across all project phases
    2. Drive governance through:
    3. Steering committee meetings
    4. Weekly status reports
    5. Executive presentations
    6. Manage client expectations, risks, and escalations effectively
  4. Solution & Functional Oversight
    1. Provide functional and architectural guidance on D365 F&O and Business Central
    2. Ensure solutions are aligned with business requirements and best practices
    3. Validate CRPs, UAT cycles, and final solution design
  5. Pre-Sales & Proposal Support
    1. Participate in requirement discovery sessions and demos
    2. Support preparation of:
    3. Scope of Work (SOW)
    4. Effort estimation
    5. Resource planning
    6. Costing and commercials
    7. Collaborate with sales and functional teams during pursuits
  6. Documentation & Governance
    1. Ensure timely creation, review, and submission of:
    2. FRD / FDD
    3. Test scripts
    4. Training materials
    5. SOPs
    6. Maintain project governance frameworks and quality standards
  7. Commercial & Financial Coordination
    1. Align project milestones with billing and invoicing schedules
    2. Coordinate with Accounts on:
    3. Contracts
    4. Invoices
    5. Payment tracking
    6. Ensure project profitability and margin control
  8. Vendor & External Consultant Management
    1. Manage third-party vendors and external consultants
    2. Ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
  9. Resource Forecasting & Hiring Support
    1. Work with HR to forecast resource requirements in advance
    2. Participate in hiring and evaluation of ERP consultants

Required Skillset
Mandatory Requirements (Must Have)
    • 5–6 years of Project Management experience in Microsoft Dynamics partner organizations
    • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in:
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    • Experience as a Solution Architect / Senior Functional Consultant
    • Minimum 4–5 full-cycle ERP implementations
    • Strong exposure to global clients (India + ROW: UAE, USA, Europe, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

    • PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Certification
    • Microsoft Dynamics Certifications (F&O / Business Central)
    • Experience in multi-country / multi-entity implementations
    • Exposure to integration projects and ISV solutions

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Functional & Technical
  • Strong understanding of ERP processes:
  • Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales
  • Project Management
  • Planning, Risk Management, Budgeting, Governance
  • Communication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to interact with C-level stakeholders
  • Leadership
  • Team management, mentoring, and conflict resolution
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Understanding of project costing, billing, and margins

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