What you will do: 

· Design and deliver the target architecture and engineering for the firm’s Dynamics products. Working with Enterprise Architecture and other Platform Architects to ensure end-to-end alignment.

· Develop customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to align expectations, promote capabilities, and develop roadmaps to develop the product.

· Oversee the delivery and engineering of Dynamics products, providing technical guidance and ensuring that designs are in line with enterprise strategies, standards and policies. Help to run the Power Platform Delegated Authority to ensure Dynamics and Power Platform developed solutions are governed correctly and the platform is managed well.

· Work with Platform Owners and Technology Delivery to scope, plan and schedule product releases. This includes completing formal design submissions to be presented at the relevant Design Authority.

· Work with stakeholders from Technology Services, Data Governance and Information Security to ensure that the Dynamics product is available, performant, compliant and secure.

· Support the Enterprise Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm’s Dynamics product.

· Act as the focal point for matters related to Dynamics, providing expert guidance to other teams when required.

· Manage service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered.

· Contribute to the management of the Dynamics product budget and benefits delivery, developing estimates and tracking performance against plans.

· Understand the vendor roadmap and wider industry trends to identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in Dynamics architecture.

What you will have:

· Direct or related experience in Microsoft Dynamics architecture, preferably within the legal or professional services sector.

· Deep knowledge and understanding of Microsoft dynamics solutions. Include best practices for design, configuration and operational management.

· Applied knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes.

· Proven project management capabilities.

· Experience of enterprise architecture frameworks and Agile delivery methods. In-depth knowledge of architecture processes and deliverables.

· Knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations.

· Proven track record of managing virtual teams and third-party suppliers.

· At least 10 years background in the IT industry, with 5 years' experience managing Dynamics or Power Platform architectures.

· Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

· Proven business acumen and ability to understand how they add value to the function, firm or clients.

· Ability to lead and develop team members.

· Promotes the firm's values at all times and is comfortable working with a wide range of people and departments.