Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Manager

Position Title:                Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Manager

 

Years Experience:         5+ to 7 years

Level of Education:        Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Business, MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)

 

Status:                          Full-time or Contractor

Location:                       Independence, OH

Brief Description:          

A Microsoft Dynamics GP Manager brings more than five years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics GP (a.k.a. Great Plains). Required experience includes estimating and managing the installation, configuration, and customization of GP in multiple environments.



Candidates must be experienced with the full lifecycle of a Dynamics GP implementation and have led the successful implementation of two or more GP projects. Experience acting as the lead of a consulting organization in a GP implementation is a plus. Specific activities and experiences sought include estimating effort, developing and managing the workplan, overseeing requirements gathering, conference room pilot / rapid configuration, customization, testing, and ensuring quality delivery.



Consulting skills required include the ability to work closely with clients and build a strong working relationship with clients, while supporting the objectives and directives of the consulting organization.

 

Critical Behaviors / Skills:         

Self starter; ability and desire to learn quickly Able to work in autonomous and group settings Estimating and Management of Dynamics GP projects Installation / Configuration of Dynamics GP software Design, configuration, and testing of specific business modules including but not limited to: Financial, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Project, Payroll, Manufacturing, Company and System. Microsoft certifications for Dynamics GP a requirement, specifically: “Financials� and “Installation & Configuration� Experience with Analytics and / or Crystal Reports a plus First-hand experience with Dynamics GP development / customization a plus

 

Estimated Travel:          50%