Working Hours / Days
Monday - Friday 7A-4PM, after-hours & on-call based on company needs
Overview
The Dynamics 365 Administrator at a CAT dealer is a pivotal role responsible for managing and optimizing the D365 platform to support dealership operations. This role ensures the smooth implementation, maintenance, and performance of the platform, which is critical for enhancing digital presence and customer engagement.
Basic Duties
Key Initial Responsibilities :
- LCS Project Setup and Management (20%)
Create and manage the Lifecycle Services (LCS) project, including defining methodologies, setting up phases, and tracking tasks.
Monitor progress and update project milestones to ensure the implementation stays on schedule.User Access and Permissions Management (10%)Invite team members to the LCS project and assign appropriate security roles.
Manage permissions to ensure secure and efficient access to LCS resources for all stakeholders.Assign security roles based on role design from HR during onboarding or employee transfer.Customize security roles / permissions based on organizational design by functional resources and HR.Environment Management (30%)Deploy and manage various environments (development, testing, production) using LCS.
Ensure environments are properly configured and maintained throughout the project lifecycle to support development, testing, and deployment activities.Issue Tracking and Resolution (25%)Utilize LCS tools to identify, track, and resolve implementation issues.
Collaborate with the team to find workarounds or solutions, preventing delays and ensuring smooth project execution.Collaboration with Partner, Satellite, and Microsoft Teams (15%)Work closely with XAPT and Microsoft teams to ensure the platform is set up correctly and issues are resolved promptly.
Ensure the platform is available and performant to support the dealership's specific business processes.Ongoing Responsibilities (after go-live) :
Change Management (25%)Ensure smooth adoption of new technologies across the dealership by providing training and support to key team members. This includes creating training materials, conducting workshops, and offering ongoing support.
Handle change requests from departments, assess impact, and implement changes in a controlled manner.Maintain clear communication with stakeholders about upcoming changes, their impact, and benefits.Testing and Quality Assurance (30%)Create comprehensive test plans for new features, updates, and bug fixes, including setting up test environments and ensuring thorough testing.
Perform regression and performance testing to meet standards, working closely with functional teams.Coordinate technical testing with IT and satellites for system validation.Managing Code Updates and Integrations (25%)Stay current with Microsoft and NAXT updates, assess impacts, and plan implementations.
Test updates in sandbox environments before production deployment.Oversee integration of interfaces and bolt-on solutions, ensuring compatibility and resolving issues.Collaboration and Coordination (20%)Work with NAXT and Microsoft teams for setup and issue resolution.
Coordinate with internal teams to support their business processes and system needs.Qualifications
Skills and Experience Desired :
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure platforms.Experience with DevOps, Agile, CI / CD pipelines, and Lifecycle Services (LCS).Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.Project management experience, including defining methodologies and tracking milestones.Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean record (no more than 2 minor violations in 3 years, no major violations in 5 years).Impact on Dealership Operations
The role directly influences operational efficiency, user satisfaction, and business continuity by managing updates, testing, and integrations to ensure system performance and reliability.
This role is essential for ensuring the dealership's digital tools are optimized and performing efficiently, ultimately driving operational success and customer satisfaction.
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