Application Architect Lead

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview Application Dynamics Solution Architect -

Position Summary Role Summary:

We re seeking a hands-on Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Architect to own the end-to-end architecture and delivery of Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Project Operations, plus adjacent custom solutions on Dataverse, Power Platform, and Azure. You ll set the roadmap, define reference architectures, lead solution design and integrations, and guide engineering standards across multiple product teams and partners. This role is ideal for someone who blends deep product expertise with pragmatic enterprise architecture, can steer large programs, and isn t afraid to jump into a workshop or a design review to get to the right answer. How you'll make an impact Solution Design & Delivery Translate business capabilities (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Project-to-Profit) into cohesive Dynamics and Power Platform solutions.

Orchestrate end-to-end solution design:

processes, data models, configurations, extensions (X++/plugins/PCF), and release planning. Run/oversee fit-gap and traceability through epics/features/stories, drive design authority and quality gates. Dynamics 365 Finance Architect finance modules: GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash & Bank, Tax, Intercompany, Consolidations, Cost Accounting. Configure/guide Electronic Reporting (ER), Business events, Data Management Framework (DMF), Globalization features. Design project accounting and revenue recognition in concert with Project Operations where applicable. Dynamics 365 Project Operations Lead solutioning for project sales, estimation, WBS, resource management, time & expense, billing, revenue recognition (T&M, Fixed Price, Milestone). Align Project Operations with Finance (including dual-write/ledger alignment) or alternative architectures when required. Guide migrations from legacy PSA/Project Service to Project Operations. Integrations & Data Design integration patterns using Dataverse , Dual-write , Azure Integration Services (APIM, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid), and Business Events . Define analytics and reporting strategy with Power BI and Synapse/Microsoft Fabric (including Link from Dataverse), including financial and project performance dashboards. Own data migration strategy (entities, cutover, reconciliation, master/reference data) and non-functional requirements (performance, scale, availability). Security, Compliance & Operations Implement security model (RBAC, record-level security, segregation of duties) across F&O and Dataverse. Ensure compliance with audit, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Establish ALM & DevOps:

environment strategy, Azure DevOps pipelines, branching, automated builds, RSAT for F&O, Power Platform solution management, and release cadences. Oversee LCS management for F&O environments and deployable packages. Architecture Ownership Serve as the custodian of the current Dynamics 365 landscape, ensuring architectural integrity across Finance, Project Operations, and custom solutions. Maintain architecture documentation, solution diagrams, and integration maps for all in-flight and live projects. Conduct architecture health checks and technical debt assessments, recommending remediation strategies. Future-State Roadmapping Develop and maintain a 3-5 year application and integration roadmap for Dynamics 365 and related platforms, aligned with enterprise architecture principles and business strategy. Identify opportunities for platform optimization, emerging Microsoft capabilities (e.g., Copilot, Fabric, AI-driven insights), and process automation. Lead innovation assessments and proof-of-concepts for new Dynamics features, Power Platform capabilities, and Azure services. Partner with business and IT leadership to prioritize investments, define transition states, and manage architecture runway for major programs. Executive Communication and prioritization Governance & Standards Chair the Architecture Review Board for Dynamics-related initiatives, ensuring adherence to standards and alignment with the target state. Define KPIs for architecture maturity and report progress to executive stakeholders. Leadership & Partner Management Serve as Design Authority across internal teams and implementation partners; challenge solutions, manage risk, and unblock delivery. Mentor architects and leads; upskill teams on platform capabilities and best practices. Drive change management with clear documentation, demo-driven validation, and adoption plans. About You Required 10+ years in Microsoft Business Applications with 7+ years hands-on solutioning in Dynamics 365 Finance and (Project Operations or PSA). Proven experience as Solution/Senior Architect delivering multi-workstream programs across Finance, Projects, and integrations. Deep knowledge of D365 Finance (core financials, tax, intercompany, consolidations) and Project Operations (estimating, WBS, resources, T&E, billing, revenue recognition). Strong command of Dataverse, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and Azure integration services (APIM, Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, Logic Apps).

Integration patterns expertise:

Dual-write, business events, REST/ODATA APIs, batch/near real-time, event-driven architecture. Solid ALM across

F&O and Dataverse:

Azure DevOps, LCS, RSAT, solution layering/extension patterns (no over layering), code review practices. Data migration leadership with DMF/data entities, cutover planning, and reconciliation. Excellent stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and decision-making skills; consultative communicator. Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months) Comprehensive documentation of the current Dynamics 365 landscape, including Finance, Project Operations, and custom solutions-covering integrations, data flows, environment strategy, and key customizations. Established architecture governance framework and design authority processes for all Dynamics-related initiatives. Defined and socialized a future-state roadmap for Dynamics and related platforms, aligned with enterprise architecture and business priorities. #LI-NJ1 Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... •The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics ) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.