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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Centric Consulting is a consulting firm that values collaboration and a vibrant culture. They are seeking a Principal Architect to lead solution architecture across Microsoft Business Applications, focusing on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform while driving AI innovation and client engagement.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal solution architect across Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Business Central, Customer Engagement (Sales, Service, Field Service), and Project Operations engagements
  • Design end-to-end solution architectures that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with Microsoft’s product roadmap and Well-Architected Framework
  • Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and proof-of-concept initiatives for complex, multi-workload implementations
  • Establish and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks across the practice
  • Champion the adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI Builder across client solutions—identifying high-value use cases and building reference architectures
  • Design intelligent automation patterns leveraging autonomous agents, generative AI plugins, and knowledge-grounded copilots within Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
  • Stay ahead of the curve on Microsoft’s AI roadmap (Azure AI Services, Copilot extensibility, Dataverse agents) and translate emerging capabilities into client value
  • Build internal accelerators, reusable AI components, and thought leadership content that positions Centric as a market leader in AI-powered business applications
  • Architect enterprise-grade Power Platform solutions including Power Apps (model-driven and canvas), Power Automate (cloud and desktop flows), Power Pages, and Power BI
  • Design robust Dataverse data models, security architectures, and integration strategies across the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Drive adoption of ALM best practices, environment strategies, and Center of Excellence governance for Power Platform at scale
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior IT leaders, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes
  • Lead discovery workshops, assessments, and roadmap engagements that drive pipeline growth and expand existing accounts
  • Contribute to proposals, SOWs, and estimates with high-quality technical content and realistic delivery plans
  • Mentor and coach consultants across the practice, raising the technical bar and fostering a culture of continuous learning

Skills

  • 10+ years in the Microsoft ecosystem with hands-on architecture experience across Dynamics 365 (F&O, BC and/or CE) and Power Platform
  • Practical experience designing AI-augmented solutions and a genuine passion for what's possible with autonomous agents and generative AI
  • Ability to whiteboard a complex multi-workload architecture, articulate trade-offs to stakeholders, and produce documentation that development teams can execute against with confidence
  • Thrive in client-facing roles, command a room, navigate organizational politics, and deliver hard truths with empathy
  • Dedicate time every week to learning, active in the community, contribute to blogs or speaking events, and see teaching others as a core part of your role
  • Lead through influence, not authority, elevate the people around you and believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives
  • Active Microsoft certifications (PL-600, MB-700, PL-200, AI-102, or equivalent)
  • Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
  • Familiarity with Azure OpenAI Service, Semantic Kernel, or other enterprise AI frameworks
  • Background in ISV or IP development on the Microsoft platform
  • Contributions to the Microsoft community (MVP, blog author, speaker, user group leader)
  • Experience with Microsoft partner programs (Solutions Partner designations, PLSR, co-sell)

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • 401K company match
  • Self-managed PTO
  • Remote and hybrid work
  • Time off when you need it
  • Benefits that flex
  • Professional development

Company Overview

  • Centric Consulting provides full-service management consulting services. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://centricconsulting.com/.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Centric Consulting has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 11 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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