Microsoft Business Applications (MBA) Principal Architect

Microsoft Business Applications Principal Architect

Job Level: Architect

Job Location: Remote

Travel Expectations: Up to 25% on average

Job Classification: Full-Time

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You'll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.

In this role, you will:

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

• 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

AI Innovation & Copilot Studio

• 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

Power Platform Excellence

• 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

Client Engagement & Practice Growth

• 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

Additional Details: This is not your typical architecture role. We're looking for a visionary technologist who lives at the intersection of enterprise business applications and the AI revolution. As Principal Architect, you'll be the senior technical authority across our Microsoft Business Applications practice—designing transformative solutions that fuse Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio into intelligent, integrated ecosystems for our clients. You'll lead with curiosity, experiment relentlessly, and bring an AI-first mindset to every engagement. If you believe the best architectures are the ones that haven't been imagined yet, we want to talk to you.

Who You Are:

You're a builder and a learner. You've spent years mastering the Microsoft stack, but what sets you apart is your insatiable curiosity and your conviction that AI is fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate. You bring:

• Deep Microsoft Expertise: 10+ years in the Microsoft ecosystem with hands-on architecture experience across Dynamics 365 (F&O, BC and/or CE) and Power Platform. You know the platform's strengths, limitations, and where it's headed.
• AI-First Thinking: You're not just aware of Copilot Studio and AI Builder—you're building with them. You have practical experience designing AI-augmented solutions and a genuine passion for what's possible with autonomous agents and generative AI.
• Architectural Rigor: You can whiteboard a complex multi-workload architecture, articulate trade-offs to stakeholders, and produce documentation that development teams can execute against with confidence.
• Consulting Acumen: You thrive in client-facing roles. You can command a room, navigate organizational politics, and deliver hard truths with empathy. You've led rescue projects and know how to stabilize troubled engagements.
• Growth Mindset: You dedicate time every week to learning. You're active in the community, contribute to blogs or speaking events, and see teaching others as a core part of your role.
• Collaborative Leadership: You lead through influence, not authority. You elevate the people around you and believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

Total Rewards:

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.