Job Description
My client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Development - Dynamics CE to lead the design, customization, and delivery of enterprise-grade Dynamics 365 platforms. *Please Note - this position requires you to be IN OFFICE 3 days per week in either Irving TX, OR Chicago, IL.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Dynamics 365 expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills, capable of guiding a team toward technical excellence and scalable solution delivery. This role is both strategic and execution-focused—requiring someone who can set direction, mentor talent, and ensure the consistent success of Dynamics 365 initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5–7 Dynamics professionals, including developers, platform analysts, and QA engineers.
- Build individualized development plans and set clear goals and performance expectations for direct reports.
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Dynamics 365 solution delivery.
- Stay informed on Microsoft technology trends and ensure the team’s skills and capabilities align with organizational strategy.
- Forecast staffing needs, allocate resources efficiently, and oversee project execution timelines.
- Drive architectural standards and ensure sound technical decisions across all Dynamics 365 applications.
- Maintain accountability for technical quality, platform stability, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with enterprise architecture, product owners, and cloud operations to deliver integrated solutions.
- Lead early-stage technical design and feasibility assessments for Dynamics-related initiatives.
- Serve as the escalation point for critical production and delivery issues, ensuring rapid and effective resolution.
- Contribute to project estimation, capacity planning, and budgeting cycles.
- Advocate for ongoing investment in productivity tools, technical debt reduction, and staff development.
- Implement and monitor key performance metrics to track delivery efficiency and platform health.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise application development, with at least 3 years in technical leadership or management.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Proven track record leading teams in the design, configuration, and support of enterprise-grade Dynamics 365 solutions.
- Expertise customizing Dynamics 365 using:
- JavaScript, C#, .NET Plugins
- Power Automate, Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven)
- Custom APIs and connectors
- Deep understanding of Dataverse, Dynamics data structures, and integration patterns.
- Experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, CI/CD pipelines, and release workflows.
- Proficiency in SQL Server for querying, data analysis, and system integration support.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solutions Architect (or equivalent).
- Prior experience leading Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing module implementations.
Job Tags
Work at office, 3 days per week,