ERP Solution Architect

Downers Grove, IL, United States

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

Zurn Elkay’s Strategic Plan is committed to delivering industry-leading product and digital solutions and best-in-class customer service. At the core of these industry-leading solutions is an innovation engine in need of additional capacity and design talent within our IT organization. In this strategically-important, growth-oriented position, we are seeking a D365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Solution Architect who enjoys inspiring the future and understands how to apply solid development principles and knowledge to create excellent processes and user experiences in D365 F&O.

The ideal candidates for this role are passionate about improving end-user experiences and thrive on the challenges of solving the high-profile needs of a growing business...and will bring a track record of success in building solutions to create competitive advantage. As a member of an expanding cross-functional team, they will work collaboratively to lead top initiatives to implement best practices in Microsoft’s ERP solution D365 Finance and Operations. These initiatives will also involve guiding integrations with CRM, web / eCommerce, and Transportation Management solutions that allow internal teams and external partners to use our ERP solutions and data more productively. As an owner of multiple projects, the ideal candidates will also have experience in leading the full system development lifecycle and working closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment. Overall, if delivering innovative, technical solutions to business challenges is your “thing,” then this is the perfect job for you!

Key Accountabilities

Determine operational objectives by studying business functions (ex: finance, operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution, and customer service); gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats, and assessing the business impact of those requirements

Design end-to-end solutions based on business requirements through Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform

Be the ERP functional and technical thought leader in defining required architectural deliverables including design documents, specifications, workflow charts, diagrams, and development approaches and standards

Recommend new solutions and / or solution improvements to organizational leaders and additional stakeholders to gain alignment

Actively lead the implementation of approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional improvements

Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and functional and technical standards in support of solution development efforts

Rapidly prototype and conduct functional and technical feasibility assessments for solutions

Partner with Microsoft and internal / external IT functional and technical (including infrastructure) teams to design and deliver solutions – for usability, scalability, security, and process efficiency; partner with the same teams to guide the visions and strategies for the design and development processes and standards

Troubleshoot process and application issues and lead the team on recommended solutions; set expectations on identifying test scenarios and unit/integration testing

Define and own project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, change management, and budgetary needs

Own the delivery and stability of the solution post go-live without impact to business operations

Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

5+ years experience in solution architecture with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Microsoft Axapta 2012, and Microsoft Axapta 2009

Experience with configuration and customization of Dynamics 365 using tools such as Power Platform, Power Automate, and Power BI

Understanding of integration technologies, and data migration strategies and tools

Demonstrated experience transforming customer requirements into a workable design at the functional and/or technical levels

Experience organizing workload to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; willing to set strategy and be hands on

Communication and interpersonal skills to work and lead in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, partnering with multiple stakeholders to affect positive change

Detailed oriented, analytical, and inquisitive with the end-to-end solutions in mind

Demonstrated understanding of software development concepts

Experience with conducting and creating cost/benefit analyses and business cases

Microsoft Certifications preferred: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration, or equivalent

Analysis

Teamwork

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Capabilities and Success Factors

Flexibility/situational adaptability – love for learning new things

Customer focus w/ strong problem-solving and communication skills

Demonstrated experience of guiding processes and identifying improvement opportunities

Proven track record of prioritizing requirements and leading conceptual designs

Facilitation experience in conducting user design / review sessions and running stakeholder agreement meetings

Strong mastery of strategic business process modeling

Exceptional organization and delivery skills

Ability to operate in a fast paced, agile environment

Demonstrated bias towards innovation and new technologies and solutions

Total Rewards and Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Up to 3 Weeks Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

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E qual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

About Us Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.

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