Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations Functional Consultant

Xtivia

$105K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Functional Consultant or similar client-facing role
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations
  • Strong understanding of project-based business processes
  • Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements
  • Background in leading client discovery sessions and UAT activities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for both business and technical discussions

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to document business and functional requirements
  • Translate business needs into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions
  • Configure and implement project planning and financial tracking in Dynamics 365
  • Lead discovery sessions to assess current processes and identify needs
  • Guide clients through process design related to project operations
  • Collaborate with technical teams for integration support
  • Develop documentation such as functional specs and user guides
  • Conduct functional testing and support UAT

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a preference for candidates near Reston, VA
  • Opportunity to work on transformative projects in Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Engage directly with clients to optimize business operations
  • Occasional travel (up to 30%) for project needs
  • Contribute to a growing Dynamics 365 practice in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

XTIVIA: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations

Work Location: Remote within the United States (Preference for candidates in or near the Reston, VA area)

Duration: Full Time

Travel: Occasional, up to 30%

While this is a remote position, candidates located in or near the Reston, VA area are preferred due to team collaboration and client needs. We welcome qualified candidates from across the United States to apply.

At this time, XTIVIA cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa for this position. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicants must be U.S. Citizens and reside in the United States.

How you will make a difference

As XTIVIA continues to expand its Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice, we are looking for an experienced Functional Consultant to help organizations transform and optimize their project-based business operations.

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations Functional Consultant will partner directly with clients to understand their business processes, translate business requirements into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions, and guide clients through successful implementations.

You will help clients improve project planning and delivery, resource management, time and expense processes, project costing and billing, and overall project visibility through effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations.

Success in this role requires strong hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations functional expertise, a solid understanding of project-based business processes, and experience guiding clients through the full implementation lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with clients to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into effective Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions.
  • Configure and implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations functionality, including project planning, resource management and scheduling, project budgeting and forecasting, time and expense management, project costing, billing, and project financial tracking.
  • Lead client discovery sessions and workshops to understand current-state processes, identify business needs, and recommend solutions and best practices.
  • Guide clients through process design and configuration decisions related to project-based operations.
  • Collaborate with technical consultants, developers, and solution architects to support integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and other enterprise applications.
  • Develop functional specifications, business process documentation, configuration documentation, and user guides.
  • Lead functional testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and solution validation.
  • Identify and troubleshoot functional issues throughout implementation and deployment.
  • Deliver end-user training and support client adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations.
  • Provide functional support during implementation, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Partner with project managers and other members of the delivery team to support successful project execution and client outcomes.


Requirements

What you bring to your new team
  • Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Functional Consultant or in a similar client-facing consulting role.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations.
  • Strong understanding of project-based business processes, including project planning, resource management and scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, time and expense management, project costing, billing, and project financial tracking.
  • Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional solutions.
  • Experience leading or supporting client discovery sessions, solution design, configuration, testing, UAT, training, and go-live activities.
  • Experience working with integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and other enterprise applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work with both business and technical stakeholders.

How you add even MORE value
  • Government contracting (GovCon) industry experience.
  • Experience leading or delivering full lifecycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations implementations.
  • Experience implementing Professional Services Automation (PSA) solutions or other project-based services solutions.
  • Experience with other Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications, Microsoft Power Platform, or related Microsoft technologies.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power Platform certifications.
  • Previous consulting experience with a Microsoft Partner or professional services organization.

Salary Description

Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000

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