Sr. Manager, D365 Solutions Architect

• Lead the design and development of architectures for D365 F&O to meet both current and future business needs.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, application models, and integration patterns in line with enterprise standards.
• Translate business and functional requirements into resilient, scalable, and secure D365 F&O configurations and customizations.
• Oversee and optimize integrations between D365 F&O and other applications including third-party solutions.
• Balance standard platform functionality with custom development, leveraging X++, extensions, and Azure technologies as appropriate.

• Perform gap analyses and propose technical solutions to bridge business needs and system capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the D365 F&O application implementation lifecycle, including design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment.
• Work closely with analysts, developers, project managers, and IT personnel to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Define and enforce application standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Direct system configuration, including data models, business rules, user security, and workflow automation within D365 F&O.
• Validate and review customizations, extensions, and integrations for maintainability, scalability, and adherence to architectural best practices.

• Stay current with D365 F&O releases, features, and emerging technologies, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance application architecture.
• Lead initiatives to optimize processes and automate workflows using advanced D365 F&O capabilities.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the application and IT teams.
• Monitor application performance, usage, and compliance, recommending architectural or process enhancements as needed.
• Mentor and support team members in developing application architecture competencies.
• Ensure all designs and changes adhere to organizational security, governance, and regulatory requirements, including SOX.

• May direct the work of other

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development and application architecture, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Proven experience leading at least 2 full-cycle D365 F&O implementations; experience with complex, large-scale, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Microsoft D365 certification: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert (MB-700).
• Advanced skills in X++, data modeling, Power Platform, and Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines.
• Expertise in configuring D365 user security, workflows, and business process automation.
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, and experience with project management tools such as ADO and JIRA.
• Prior experience with integrations between D365 F&O and other enterprise platforms (e.g., CRM, data warehouse, HRIS).
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal control, and audit processes.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualize and implement future-ready architectures aligned with business goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to assess business and technical challenges and devise effective solutions.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth expertise in D365 F&O platform, application design, integration, security, and lifecycle management.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to articulate technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Leadership: Proven ability to organize work, prioritize multiple initiatives, and lead technical teams and projects.
• Collaboration: Strong facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across technical and business teams.
• Agility: Willingness to adapt and learn in a rapidly evolving technology and business landscape.
• Ethics & Integrity: Dedication to confidentiality, organizational values, and professional conduct.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.