Dynamics 365 Configuration/Release Manager (Sales Module)

Our client is a non-profit in Tysons Corner. This is a non-profit that is trying to help people with disabilities - so the people who work here are truly trying to do the right thing. Their mission is to increase the employment of people with disabilities by building strong partnerships with the federal government and engaging a national network of nonprofit agencies and experts. It's a great place to work, and feel good about what you're doing. We have been asked to help them identify a great Dynamics 365 Configuration/Release manager who knows the Sales module.

JOB SUMMARY:

The configuration/release manager plays a crucial role in managing the release of software applications, ensuring smooth code deployments and maintaining high-quality standards. Along with software releases, this role is responsible for the development, configuration, administration and technical support for a Dynamics 365 Sales application. This individual will participate in the continued rollout of Dynamics 365 and all subsequent CRM development projects. The configuration manager will be working collaboratively with the IT technical team, IT business analysts, IT managers/architects and business subject matter experts to develop, configure, integrate and document all technical components pertaining to the CRM solution.

In addition, this individual will assist with the training and development of the existing IT staff regarding the technical development and features of Dynamics 365 Sales, bringing forth their technical expertise and best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Core responsibilities of this role include release management including scheduling and coordinating sprint deployments across multiple environments, tracking release progress, issues and resolutions using Azure DevOps continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Dynamics CRM development experience with in-depth knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Power automates, Power portals and Dataverse
• Administer and maintain the Dynamics 365 applications to ensure Sandbox environments are in sync with Production.
• Manage user roles and permissions.
• Ensure application components are in compliance with the enterprise and solution architecture and apply best practices.
• Conduct hands-on implementation, configuration and development of the various components of Dynamics CRM.
• Adhere to an iterative, agile implementation methodology.
• Complete technical design deliverables and documentation.
• Adhere to organizational policies and values.
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Monitor Wave release and be a proactive on it
• Conduct hands-on implementation, configuration and development of various components of Dynamics CRM

Required:

• Bachelor s or master s degree in a technology/engineering/computer science related degree.
• At least five years work experience in a technical development role and at least two years working with Dynamics
• Technical, development and administration experience with Dynamics 365 Sales, including configuration and customization experience.
• Azure CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or VSTS.

• Hands-on experience with Azure.
• Extensive experience in Power portal setup, configuration and Dataverse environment creation and refresh activities managing Dataverse storage by developing and monitoring data cleanup jobs

• Demonstrated understanding of the common data model and security model and mechanisms to extend and build new data relationships.
• Must be a dynamic and self-starting individual with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work independently or in a team environment with minimal guidance and direction.

Preferred:

• Experience with Dynamics creating plug-ins, custom workflow activities, XAML workflows, web services, and the use of the Dynamics 365 SDK.

This will be a long term contract opportunity. There is a high likelihood that this is a multiyear opportunity with the possibility of conversion to being a full time employee of our client. During the contract period, the hourly rate will be $75-$85/hr (as a 1099 or C-2-C) based on level of experience. We would also be willing to make you a W2 if you would prefer a different compensation model.

Location: 100% Remote if beyond 30 miles of one of our clients offices; hybrid (2/3 days in office) if within 30 miles of one of their offices in: Vienna Virginia main office, Kennesaw GA, Rosemont IL, Arlington TX, or San Ramon CA.

If this sounds like you, please respond with your Salary/Hourly rate requirements as soon as possible.

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