The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Chicago, IL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architecture Strategy & Governance
• Define the target architecture for Dynamics 365 CE (Sales, Service) and F&O (Finance, SCM) aligned with business goals and transformation roadmap.
• Ensure architectural alignment with the Calandra Phase 1 End-State and Medallion Data Architecture.
• Govern architecture decisions across POD-based delivery teams and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Platform Modernization & Integration
• Lead the re-platforming of B2B and B2C ERP and CRM systems from AX 2009 to Dynamics 365.
• Architect seamless integrations with
• Shopify, Espresa, Paymentech, SendGrid
• Databricks Lakehouse (bronze-silver-gold layers)
• Microsoft Dataverse and Customer Insights
• Design and oversee implementation of Dual-write between D365 CE and F&O for real-time data synchronization.
• Data & AI Enablement
• Architect data flows between D365 and Databricks for Pet Registry and Microchip Registry.
• Enable AI-powered capabilities using Microsoft Copilot for customer interaction summaries and forecasting.
• Support data exposure and insights delivery through Dataverse and Power BI.
• Enterprise Structure & Security
• Design enterprise structures to support 10 legal entities (3 holding, 7 transactional) across B2B and B2C operations.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and compliant architecture across all business units and geographies.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Collaborate with delivery managers, change leads, and technical architects to ensure cohesive execution.
• Provide architectural guidance to development, integration, and data teams.
• Participate in architecture review boards and steering committees.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture with at least 5 years in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE & F&O.
• Deep expertise in
• D365 Sales, Service, Finance, SCM modules
• Azure Integration Services, Databricks, Power Platform
• Dual-write, Dataverse, and Microsoft Copilot
• Proven experience in large-scale ERP/CRM transformations and data platform modernization.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, security, and compliance.
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
• Experience with IPPD 365 or similar delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in enterprise platforms
• A scalable, secure, and future-ready enterprise architecture
• Seamless integration across CRM, ERP, data, and third-party platforms
• Accelerated delivery through reusable patterns and architectural governance
• High performance, reliability, and business alignment of the digital platform.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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