Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations from discovery through go-live, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment. Advise customers, facilitate workshops, manage stakeholders, resolve functional issues, and collaborate with technical and product teams. The role also contributes to consulting methodologies, process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled implementation practices. Travel is approximately 20–25%, primarily for customer meetings and strategic project milestones.
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: USA
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Central Functional Consultant to join a growing professional services team supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations.
This is a senior, customer-facing consulting role for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, leading implementation engagements, and becoming a trusted advisor to customers. Beyond executing implementations, you will help shape consulting methodologies, improve delivery practices, and introduce modern approaches involving AI, automation, and process optimization.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Lead functional implementations from discovery through go-live, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment.
- Serve as a trusted functional advisor to customers throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Conduct discovery sessions and workshops to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Business Central solutions.
- Configure standard Business Central functionality and collaborate with technical teams and implementation partners.
- Participate in solution design discussions, product demonstrations, project scoping, and customer presentations.
- Guide customers through complex functional challenges and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
- Train end users and administrators and develop clear implementation documentation.
- Support successful project delivery by identifying risks, resolving functional issues, and maintaining strong stakeholder alignment.
- Collaborate with internal product, consulting, and customer-facing teams to continuously improve implementation methodologies.
- Identify recurring customer requirements and provide actionable feedback to product teams.
- Recommend enhancements, process improvements, automation opportunities, and AI-enabled approaches that improve customer outcomes.
- Contribute to best practices and help strengthen the capabilities of the broader consulting team.
This position goes beyond traditional implementation consulting. You will have the opportunity to:
- Become a senior functional resource for customers and internal teams.
- Influence consulting methodologies and implementation best practices.
- Take a leading role in complex and strategic customer engagements.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve delivery quality and operational efficiency.
- Help introduce AI, automation, and modern consulting practices into implementation workflows.
- Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the professional services organization.
- 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functional consulting.
- Proven experience leading Business Central implementations from discovery through deployment.
- Strong knowledge of core Business Central modules, including:
- Sales
- Purchasing
- Inventory
- Jobs/Projects
- Fixed Assets
- Strong experience in requirements gathering, solution design, functional configuration, and user acceptance testing.
- Excellent customer-facing communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops and advising business and executive stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively with implementation partners, developers, product teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong consultative approach with the ability to balance customer requirements with scalable solution design.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and ownership of complex customer engagements.
- Interest in AI, automation, and process improvement, with the ability to identify opportunities to apply modern tools to consulting workflows.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification is a plus.
- Experience with ISV or industry-specific Business Central solutions is an advantage.
Approximately 20–25% travel, primarily for customer meetings, strategic implementations, workshops, and key project milestones. This is not a road-warrior position.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a confident and customer-focused Business Central professional who can operate independently, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and take ownership of complex implementation challenges. You should enjoy being the person customers and colleagues turn to when projects become challenging and be motivated to improve how consulting engagements are delivered.
Must-have skills:
- Business Central
- Functional Consulting
- Consultant
Good-to-have skills:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Solution Design
- Requirements Gathering
- Implementation Management
- AI & Automation
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software
Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations from discovery through go-live, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, training, and deployment. Advise customers, facilitate workshops, resolve complex functional issues, manage stakeholders, and support project delivery. Collaborate with technical, product, and implementation teams to improve methodologies, identify automation and AI opportunities, and develop scalable solutions and best practices.
Top Skills:
AIAutomationMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Other • Utilities
Acquire new small-business accounts through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and lead generation. Analyze customer needs, recommend wireless solutions, negotiate and close deals, manage the sales funnel, report forecasts, and grow the customer base within an assigned territory.
Top Skills:
Sales Force Automation
Other • Utilities
Generates new business among small-business customers through prospecting, cold calling, networking, lead development, and territory management. Identifies customer needs, recommends wireless solutions, creates proposals, negotiates and closes deals, and grows the customer base. Uses sales force automation to manage the funnel and report forecasts. Requires strong communication, customer service, negotiation, and multitasking skills.
Top Skills:
Sales Force AutomationWireless Telecommunications
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
