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<div><p>Our client is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) and is embarking on a multi-entity business transformation program covering 5 companies. The program aims to design and implement a unified Target Operating Model (TOM) supported by a Microsoft-first platform: Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations, Customer Engagement, Field Services, and Project Operations, complemented by Azure Integration Services. The Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in bridging business process design with technical architecture and solution design, working alongside SMEs, the Design Authority, and the delivery team. The Solutions Architect ensures that the TOM design for our client is translated into a robust, scalable,<br>
Microsoft-first solution. The architect owns the end-to-end solution design for the U.S. entities, including data flows, APIs, integrations, cross-module alignment, and validation of functional designs.</p>
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Location:</b> Greater Houston Area (preferred)<br>
<b>Contract:</b> Full-time interim (3 months) with planned extension to 12 months<br>
<b>Reports to:</b> Lead Transformation Consultant &amp; Design Authority (USA)<br>
<b>Travel:</b> Occasional travel for TOM workshops in the US<br>
<b>Language:</b> Fluent English</p><br>
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Key Responsibilities</b></p>
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1. Solution &amp; Architecture Leadership</b><br>
<ul><li>Translate TOM process designs into Microsoft-first solution designs.</li><li>Produce high-quality functional and technical design documents.</li><li>Define cross-application data flows, APIs, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.</li><li>Ensure coherence across CE, F&amp;O, Field Services, and Project Operations.</li></ul></div>
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2. Deep Hands-On Design &amp; Review</b><br>
<ul><li>Review and challenge Functional Design Documents (FDDs).</li><li>Write or co-write solution designs and integration specifications.</li><li>Validate designs with SMEs and business owners.</li></ul></div>
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3. Business Engagement &amp; Workshops</b><br>
<ul><li>Support facilitation of TOM workshops.</li><li>Validate processes against Microsoft capabilities.</li><li>Conduct fit-gap assessments and recommend best practices.</li></ul></div>
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4. Integration &amp; Data</b><br>
<ul><li>Own integration patterns across modules and third-party systems.</li><li>Define APIs, error handling, security, authentication and Azure standards.</li><li>Support data migration and quality requirements.</li></ul></div>
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5. Governance &amp; Alignment</b><br>
<ul><li>Work closely with the Design Authority and Delivery Lead.</li><li>Support decision-making with clear architectural rationale.</li><li>Ensure alignment with U.S. stakeholders and client global architecture.</li></ul></div>
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Required Experience
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<b>Industry Expertise (Critical)</b></p>
<ul><li>Testing, Inspection &amp; Certification (TIC)</li><li>Engineering, construction, or technical services</li><li>Project-based delivery environments</li><li>Field service &amp; work order management</li></ul>
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Microsoft Platform Experience</b><br>
<ul><li>Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations</li><li>Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement</li><li>Dynamics 365 Field Services</li><li>Project Operations</li><li>Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid)</li></ul></div>
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Preferred Background</b><br>
<ul><li>Experience with U.S. multi-location entities</li><li>Experience with TOM design or harmonization</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft&rsquo;s product roadmap</li><li>Experience with major Microsoft partners</li><li>Experience in regulated environments</li></ul></div>
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Skills &amp; Competencies</b><br>
<ul><li>Strong analytical capability</li><li>Excellent workshop and communication skills</li><li>Hands-on approach to design and validation</li><li>Ability to collaborate across time zones</li><li>Strong documentation skills</li></ul></div>
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Key Deliverables</b><br>
<ul><li>End-to-end solution design for TOM</li><li>Functional and technical design documents</li><li>Integration specifications and data flow diagrams</li><li>Fit-gap assessments and workshop outputs</li><li>Architecture decisions and documentation</li></ul></div>
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Success Measures</b><br>
<ul><li>TOM-aligned solution designs delivered with quality</li><li>Reduction of design-related rework</li><li>On-time delivery of design outputs</li><li>Strong alignment between SMEs, IT partner, and DA</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

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