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
• Write and review functional design documents for system enhancements; construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications
• Recommend new solutions and / or solution improvements to organizational leaders and additional stakeholders to gain alignment / support for the recommendations; actively lead the implementation of the approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional use of those 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
• Be the ERP functional and technical thought leader in defining required architectural deliverables including design documents and development approaches / 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, and elements; forming project teams; establishing project budgets
• Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Leadership experience with Microsoft ERP solutions; Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Microsoft Axapta 2012, and Microsoft Axapta 2009
• Microsoft SQL experience strongly preferred
• 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
• Experience working and leading in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and 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
• Project management experience preferred
• Top skills & proficiencies:
  • Software-solution design
  • Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Process improvement
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building

CAPABILITIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Additional Information

TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – MINORITY/FEMALE/DISABILITY/VETERAN

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’re 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’ll join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.