HSO Enterprise Solutions GmbH

HSO Success and Ambition HSO has grown organically to have more than 300 people throughout the UK and we expect to continue to grow significantly in the next five years. We are a leading member of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, founded in 1987, and specialize in sectors such as Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Services and Local Government. We've won several prestigious awards over the last few years including being voted in the UK's top 10 Best Large companies to work for the last 3 years running. This year we are also proud to have been named the D365 Finance Microsoft Partner of the Year Award and Finalist for D365 Sales & Marketing. HSO is the place to work for those in the Microsoft Dynamics channel. People join and stay because we care; about adding value to our customers, about delivering what we say we will, striving to improve ourselves, being inclusive and having fun. The core values that enable us to work so well together, also mean our customers want to work with us. We choose to be different to other Microsoft Partners. Caring about our people, customers and quality of work differentiates us. We always support our people and customers to achieve shared, agreed goals. Reason for vacancy As the digital transformation revolution gathers pace, there is a growing need to provide our customers with capabilities that extend beyond a knowledge of ERP and its traditional implementation approach. Job Purpose Responsible for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring: A quality delivery across all customer engagements Achievement of profitable services performance High customer satisfaction levels on implementation Achievement of key project objectives Motivation of individual members of the project delivery team Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and implementation of projects Facilitate the definition of project scope, risks, goals and deliverables Define project tasks and resource requirements Develop full scale project plans Assemble and coordinate project staff Manage project budget Manage project resource allocation Track project deliverables and issues using appropriate tools Provide direction and support to project team Quality assurance Constantly monitor and report on progress of the projects to all stakeholders Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs Project evaluations and assessment of result Ensure HSO Project Methodology is full documented, used in all relevant pieces of work and understood and used by all the Consultants on the project. Essential 5+ years of hands-on software implementation experience with ERP Solutions A deep understanding of ERP software implementation project life cycles and methodologies Extensive track record of delivering complex large scale projects, to time and budget Formal Project Management training (such as PMP, Prince2) 10+ years PQE Desirable Educated to degree level, preferably in an IT related field and/or business Management of at least two full lifecycle Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation projects Certified in Microsoft's SureStep implementation methodology 2+ years of hands on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 Retail / rental /service background Experience of projects of more than 1000 man days, £1m in licence revenue Multi-phased methodology Key Competencies: Commercial and budget awareness Client facing Critical thinking and problem solving skills Planning and organising Decision-making Influencing and leading Delegation Teamwork Negotiation Conflict Management Flexibility Parking and close to Public transport at Office locations Holidays Pension Healthcare Dental Life Insurance Tonic Wellbeing HSO Perkz

About HSO: HSO are a leading member of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, founded in 1987, and specialize in sectors such as Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Services and Local Government. We've won several prestigious awards over the last few years including being voted in the UK's top 10 Best Large companies to work for the last 3 years running. This year we are also proud to have been named the D365 Finance Microsoft Partner of the Year Award and Finalist for D365 Sales & Marketing. HSO is the place to work for those in the Microsoft Dynamics channel. People join and stay because we care; about adding value to our customers, about delivering what we say we will, striving to improve ourselves, being inclusive and having fun. The core values that enable us to work so well together also mean our customers want to work with us. We choose to be different to other Microsoft Partners. Caring about our people, customers and quality of work differentiates us. We always support our people and customers to achieve shared, agreed goals. Role Overview: As a Senior Technical Consultant - Data and AI, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data and AI solutions for our clients. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical solutions that leverage the latest technologies in data and AI. This role requires a deep understanding of data architecture, machine learning, and AI technologies, as well as strong problem-solving and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement data and AI solutions that meet client requirements. Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Develop and maintain data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Databricks. Implement machine learning models and AI algorithms using frameworks like Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Cognitive Services, and Databricks. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior consultants. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data and AI. Ensure the quality and performance of data and AI solutions. Work closely with other teams to ensure seamless integration of data and AI solutions with other systems. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in data and AI consulting or a related field. Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing. Experience with machine learning frameworks and AI technologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik. Certifications in Azure data and AI technologies. Benefits Salary: We offer a competitive, market-aligned salary, that reflects the skills and experience of each candidate. Our commitment to providing a fair and equitable salary ensures we attract and retain top talent in our industry. The salary package will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on current market benchmarks for similar roles, as well as the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, eligible employees have the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses and participate in our benefits programs. Benefits: Paid Holidays Pension Healthcare Dental Life Insurance Tonic Wellbeing HSO Perkz Flexible working when required and agreed

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. HSO Success and Ambition HSO has grown organically to have more than 400 people throughout the UK and we expect to continue to grow significantly in the next five years. We are a leading member of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, founded in 1987, and specialize in sectors such as Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Services and Local Government. We've won several prestigious awards over the last few years including being voted in the UK's top 10 Best Large companies to work for the last 3 years running. This year we are also proud to have been named the D365 Finance Microsoft Partner of the Year Award and Finalist for D365 Sales & Marketing. HSO is the place to work for those in the Microsoft Dynamics channel. People join and stay because we care; about adding value to our customers, about delivering what we say we will, striving to improve ourselves, being inclusive and having fun. The core values that enable us to work so well together, also mean our customers want to work with us. Caring about our people, customers and quality of work differentiates us. We always support our people and customers to achieve shared, agreed goals. Reason for vacancy Continued growth of HSO and with the increase in the number and increased complexity of D365 projects, we need to extend our capabilities to have a dedicated Senior Data Architect. Job Purpose This is a highly visible role, both internally and externally. The Senior Data Architect will work with HSO customers, with regular customer-facing and on-site contact. Good customer awareness is essential to be able to fulfil the breadth of the role. The Senior Data Architect will take a leading role in supporting the design and implementation of solutions for our customers and will be a key contributor throughout the entire project life cycle, and into prospect/customer engagement, the Cloud Services Team, and the Project Team. Alongside the team, you are tasked with finding and delivering the best solution for the prospect/customer utilising the full breadth of the D365 product and the rest of the Microsoft Azure stack. You will provide modelling and analytical direction for all end-to-end elements of the solution design for our customers and will ensure cost-effective, high quality and controlled delivery of the customers requirements. Key Responsibilities • To be a member of the HSO Project Team focused on implementing D365 at our customers. • To support the architectural definition of a solution which can provide business intelligence and reporting landscape encompassing strategic, analytical, operational and compliance reports throughout the business. • To provide architectural modelling and documentation for the solution being implemented, ensuring that the rationale behind decisions is clearly communicated within the project team and customer. • Be able to design smart data systems, using the information to drive forecasts, make predictions and support decision making. • To design and implement data migration paths from legacy systems to D365 Apps. • To design and implement master-data store concepts and distribution strategies. • Be able to design and implement proof of concept solutions. • Provide the link between the customer technical team and the internal technical & development teams for queries and issues arising from the D365 architecture proposal and build. • Provide the link between the implementation teams and the technical teams, ensuring the new system architecture provides a solid foundation for the solution being provided. • Provide the link between the customer team, HSO implementation teams, HSO technical teams and Microsoft. • Working closely with the Solution architect and the Technical architect to ensure that proposed data architecture will service all customer requirements and it takes maximum advantage of standard D365 Apps. • Working closely with the Solution architect and the Technical architect to ensure the implementation details of a solution do not deviate from the agreed design. • To produce systems architecture and design documentation to agreed HSO standards. • To understand the HSO project delivery methodology and apply this implementation approach to all HSO Projects. • Involvement in the migration of data between non-production environments and the production environment. • Always represent HSO in a professional and positive manner. • Ensure that all Microsoft certifications and accreditations required to fulfil this role within HSO are met as determined by you and the Team Head. • To ensure that you are up to date with all Microsoft and D365 products through self-learning, and where necessary, through external / Microsoft-led conferences. • To promote new or emerging technologies to the HSO Management Team where you believe HSO can benefit and provide a competitive advantage. Key Competencies • Commercial and budget awareness • Client facing • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Planning and organising • Decision-making • Communication skills • Influencing and leading • Delegation • Team work • Negotiation • Flexibility Location Based where appropriate whether on client site, in the office or working from home. Travel will be extensive to various locations. There is an expectation that this role will be part of the project delivery teams, and a likelihood of at least 3 days per week on customer sites. It will be a requirement to spend some time in the office to develop relationships in-house with the rest of HSO, as well as keeping abreast of the developments of the business and understanding the company's approach to the market. Requirements Experience and Skills Essential: • 5+ years of hands-on ERP systems e.g. Dynamics AX 2012, D365, SAP, Azure architected solutions, AWS. • Experience as a functional / data migration or integration lead, with an understanding of how the data elements of a solution underpin the overall solution. • Experience or good understanding of all D365 Apps, Common Data service, Power Query, SSIS, Data warehouse, ETL process and technologies. • Good understanding of the usage, constraints and considerations of the Microsoft tools: e.g. Data management framework, Odata, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, CDS, CDS Connectors, Data Integrator, Functions and 3rd party integration tools. • Should understand the uses of middleware in orchestration and integration, able to create integration architectures using Azure or 3rd party middleware. • Have good knowledge tools and technologies related data architecture, able to define and implement performant solution that is capable to deal peak data volumes in secure and efficient way. • Good understanding of general data compliance regulations e.g. GDPR. • Good understanding of BI tools and capabilities. • Experience of understanding and defining KPI's of customer business, ability to define data architecture to provide bases so BI and AI tools can be used. • Good presentation and demonstration skills. • Project Management awareness. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Good understanding of implementation methodology OR demonstrate understanding of the implementation process for ERP system. • Ability to identify emerging useful technologies, learn independently and if useful relay the knowledge to internal team. • Confidence and ability to become trusted advisor both internally and to customers. Beneficial (but not essential) Skills: • Five year's exposure to, or multiple complete Dynamics 365 implementations. • Dynamic AX/D365 Certification, together with wider technical or functional accreditation. • Functional and technical understanding of key elements of D365 for Finance & Operations and /or Sales. • In addition to experience of successfully implementing AX, you will have the personality and ambition to evolve into a senior member of the HSO team with a high level of responsibility for the delivery of successful client implementations. • Experience with LCS and Dev Ops. • Educated to degree level. Benefits Parking and close to Public transport at Office locations Holidays Pension Healthcare Dental Life Insurance Tonic Wellbeing HSO Perkz