About Persistent:
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what?s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor?s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the ?Brand Finance India 100? 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens? 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix� Assessment 2025
About Position and details:
- Role: D365 End-to-End Solution Architect ? F&O & Project Operations
- Location: Germany
- German language proficiency is preferred.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced End-to-End Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of integrated Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Dynamics 365 Project Operations solutions within a multi-system enterprise landscape.
The architect will own the overall solution blueprint across functional, technical, integration, and data layers, ensuring alignment with Microsoft best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience with integrated D365 F&O and D365 Project Operations environments, along with deep expertise in German accounting and statutory requirements. Familiarity with local financial systems such as DATEV and Lexware is highly desirable. German language proficiency is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Solution Ownership
- Define and own the end-to-end solution architecture across:
- D365 Finance & Operations (Finance, SCM, PMA)
- D365 Project Operations
- Integration, data, and reporting layers
- Develop and maintain the solution blueprint, architecture roadmap, and design standards
Integration & Project Operations Alignment (Critical)
- Architect and govern integration between D365 F&O and Project Operations, ensuring alignment of:
- Project planning, costing, and execution
- Project accounting (PMA) and financial postings
- Revenue recognition, billing, and resource management
- Design integrations with:
- External enterprise systems (CRM, payroll, banking, tax systems)
- Legacy/local financial systems (e.g., DATEV)
- Ensure use of standard patterns such as Dual-write, Data Entities, OData, and Azure Integration Services
Functional & Process Leadership
- Lead fit-gap analysis, process harmonisation, and template definition
- Ensure end-to-end process alignment across:
- Record-to-Report
- Procure-to-Pay
- Order-to-Cash
- Project lifecycle (estimate ? delivery ? invoicing ? revenue recognition)
- Drive consistency between Finance and Project Operations processes
Design Governance & Quality
- Act as part of Design Authority to review and approve solution designs
- Govern:
- Functional and technical design documents
- Integration architecture
- Data migration strategy
- Enforce:
- Configuration-first approach
- Minimal customisation
- Upgrade-ready architecture
Delivery & Programme Alignment
- Ensure architecture alignment across all phases:
- Discovery ? CRP ? SIT ? UAT ? Go-Live ? Hypercare
- Define:
- Cutover strategy
- Data migration sequencing (master, transactional, historical)
- Release and environment strategy
Compliance & Localisation
- Ensure compliance with:
- German GAAP/HGB and IFRS requirements
- VAT, WHT, and statutory reporting
- Embed:
- Internal controls and audit readiness
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)
- Data protection and compliance standards
Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead business and IT workshops across geographies
- Act as a bridge between business, functional, and technical teams
- Mentor consultants and ensure consistent solution understanding
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 12+ years in ERP consulting, with 7+ years in D365 solution architecture
- Proven experience as Solution Architect in at least 2 end-to-end D365 implementations
- Strong expertise in:
- D365 F&O (Finance modules + PMA)
- Mandatory experience in D365 Project Operations in an integrated environment
- Proven experience designing end-to-end solutions across F&O and Project Operations, including data flow and integration patterns
- Strong understanding of:
- Integration architecture (Azure, APIs, Dual-write)
- Data migration and reporting architecture
- Strong knowledge of:
- German accounting/localisation
- GAAP/IFRS and compliance requirements
- Experience with:
- LCS, Azure DevOps, RSAT
- Reporting solutions (Power BI or equivalent)
Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:
� Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
� Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
� Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
� Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry?s best
Let?s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
