Solutions Architect & Delivery Lead

Candidate Description

A seasoned Solutions Architect and business-systems strategist with more than 25 years of experience steering ERP and CRM transformations across manufacturing, agriculture and retail enterprises. Adept at aligning technology roadmaps with corporate objectives, they combine deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure Integration Services and Power Platform with a rich understanding of end-to-end supply-chain and manufacturing processes. This professional's strategic mindset and stakeholder engagement skills consistently turn complex requirements into scalable, value-driven solutions.

Demonstrating strong technical depth, they have architected enterprise-grade capabilities such as a Major Retailer's D365 Job Management App and an Agriculture Company's multi-site Dynamics 365 FinOps rollout, integrating over 30 interfaces and rebuilding multiple .NET applications. Proficient with Azure DevOps, SSRS, Power BI and advanced warehousing, they lead cross-functional teams through full SDLC and Agile delivery, executing rigorous UAT cycles that exceed audit and compliance expectations. Their track record includes modernising EDI exchanges with a Major Retailer, streamlining commodity-trading workflows and driving data-driven insights via Power BI and SQL-based reporting services.

Leveraging leadership roles ranging from Business Systems Manager to Delivery Lead, they excel at mentoring diverse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and bridging technical and business domains. Adaptable across green-field implementations, M&A integrations and operational stabilisation, they provide clear architecture governance while championing organisational change and stakeholder alignment. Organisations benefit from their combination of strategic vision, technical authority and proven delivery discipline, resulting in sustainable, low-maintenance solutions that unlock tangible business value.