Job Title: Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations & HR Functional Consultant

Location: Pune and Mumbai

Budget: 20-25 LPA

Experience

7–12 years of ERP / CRM experience with strong end‑to‑end Dynamics 365 Project Operations and HR/HCM implementation exposure, including solution leadership, integration design, and stakeholder management.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Lead D365 Project Operations & HR Functional Consultant who can design, configure, and implement solutions across the project lifecycle and employee lifecycle

. The role involves bridging business requirements with D365 system functionality, driving fit‑gap analysis , enabling project financials and resource management , and ensuring seamless integration with Finance & Operations (F&O;) . The consultant will work closely with PMOs, HR leaders, finance stakeholders, and delivery teams to deliver scalable, governed solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1) Requirements, Fit‑Gap & Solution Design

- Lead business workshops with PMO, project managers, finance controllers, and HR stakeholders.
- Gather and translate business requirements into D365 Project Operations and HR solution designs .
- Perform FIT/GAP analysis and recommend configurations, integrations, or extensions aligned with platform best practices.
- Prepare and own Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) , process flows, and solution blueprints.

2) Project Operations Functional Ownership

- Configure and implement end‑to‑end Project Operations , including:
- Project lifecycle setup
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Project budgeting and forecasting
- Project quoting and contract management
- Resource scheduling and assignment
- Time and expense management
- Strong understanding of project accounting concepts , including:
- Costing, billing, revenue recognition
- Actuals vs forecasts
- Project profitability and financial controls




- Ability to design project models for professional services / project‑based delivery organizations .

3) HR / HCM Functional Exposure

- Configure and deploy Dynamics 365 HR (Human Resources) capabilities, including:
- Organizational structures
- Employee lifecycle management
- Position, job, and worker data
- Exposure to HR processes such as:
- Onboarding and employee administration
- Benefits, time off, or talent processes (as applicable)
- Ensure alignment between HR, Project Operations, and Finance for resource and cost management.

4) Finance Integration & Platform Connectivity

- Strong experience configuring and validating Project Operations integration with F&O; , including:
- Dual‑write for project, resource, and financial data synchronization
- Alignment of project financials with GL and sub‑ledgers
- Functional understanding of how Project Ops interacts with Finance modules for billing, revenue, and accounting.
- Ability to troubleshoot cross‑platform data flow issues with technical teams.

5) Platform, Tools & Automation Exposure

- Functional exposure to Dataverse‑based architecture underpinning Project Operations.
- Working knowledge of:
- Power Platform (Power Automate for approvals, alerts; Power BI for project and resource reporting)
- Integration with Microsoft Project for the Web for planning and scheduling
- Ability to identify automation opportunities within project and HR processes and guide governed implementation.

6) Testing, Training & Change Enablement

- Lead and support SIT and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .




- Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and validation checklists.
- Create user documentation, SOPs, and training material.
- Conduct end‑user and administrator training sessions and ensure adoption readiness.

7) Delivery Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Act as the functional lead for Project Operations and HR workstreams.
- Collaborate closely with:
- Technical architects and developers
- Finance and HR teams
- Program and project managers
- Serve as the primary functional point of contact for senior stakeholders, translating business objectives into system outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

Must‑Have

- Strong hands‑on experience with D365 Project Operations .
- Functional exposure to Dynamics 365 HR / Human Resources .
- Proven experience in full‑lifecycle D365 implementations (design to post‑go‑live).
- Strong understanding of:
- Project management methodologies
- Project accounting and revenue recognition
- Resource staffing and utilization
- Ability to bridge business, functional, and technical teams effectively.

Good to Have

- Prior experience in skilled services, IT services, or project‑centric organizations .
- Exposure to multi‑entity or global project delivery models .
- Reporting exposure using Power BI / project analytics .

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related field .
- Microsoft certifications (preferred):
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations Functional Consultant
- Dynamics 365 Human Resources Functional Consultant

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Lead‑level consultant with strong ownership mindset.
- Comfortable operating across Project Ops, HR, and Finance integration boundaries .
- Structured, analytical, and delivery‑oriented.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

📌 Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations & HR Functional Consultant (Pune)
🏢 AS Technology
📍 Pune