Principal D365 Engineer

Own the Platform. Lead the Strategy. Stay Hands-On. GP Strategies is seeking a highly skilled Principal D365 Engineer to lead our CRM development function and serve as the senior-most technical expert for our Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem. In this role, you will define and drive the technical direction for Dynamics 365 Sales, the Microsoft Power Platform, and Copilot-enabled capabilities—while remaining hands-on in the architecture, development, and delivery of solutions that directly impact seller productivity and go-to-market performance. Reporting to the Senior Director, GTM Operations, you will partner across Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and IT to translate business strategy into scalable, high-performing CRM solutions. What You’ll Do Own the Dynamics 365 Platform Lead the technical vision and architecture for Dynamics 365 Sales, Dataverse, and the Power Platform ecosystem. Ensure the CRM environment is scalable, performant, and aligned to evolving go‑to‑market needs. Drive adoption, optimization, and modernization of platform capabilities. Stay Deeply Hands-On Design, develop, and maintain solutions using: C# / .NET plug-ins JavaScript / TypeScript Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI) Build and extend Copilot-enabled workflows and automation solutions. Architect integrations and complex business logic within the CRM environment. Lead CRM Innovation & AI Integration Drive the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Copilot for Sales, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI services. Identify opportunities to embed AI into workflows to improve efficiency, automation, and seller productivity. Stay current on emerging Microsoft ecosystem capabilities and apply them strategically. Partner Across the Business Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and IT leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Act as a technical advisor aligning CRM capabilities with go-to-market strategy. Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and focused on business outcomes—not just technical execution. Lead & Mentor Manage and mentor a Senior D365 Engineer, supporting development and technical growth. Establish best practices, coding standards, and development frameworks. Elevate overall team capability while driving delivery excellence. Own Strategic Vendor & Microsoft Relationship Serve as the primary technical interface with Microsoft. Manage the partnership to ensure GP Strategies is leveraging platform capabilities effectively. Stay aligned with Microsoft roadmap changes and influence direction where possible. What Makes You a Great Fit Required Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on Dynamics 365 / Dynamics CRM development experience Expert-level proficiency in: C# / .NET plug-in development JavaScript / TypeScript Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI) Proven experience building and scaling enterprise CRM solutions Background in a consulting, systems integrator, or Microsoft partner environment (Big 4, boutique, or similar) Strong ability to translate business needs into technical architecture and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with: Microsoft Copilot for Sales Copilot Studio Azure AI Services Exposure to RevOps, Sales Technology, or Go-to-Market systems Experience leading technical strategy while remaining hands-on Ability to influence and partner across business and technical functions Why This Role Stands Out This is not a pure architect or people leader role—you’ll own the platform and still build. You’ll have the autonomy to define technical direction, integrate AI into real workflows, and directly impact how sales teams operate. If you’re a hands-on D365 expert who wants true ownership, visibility, and influence, this role offers a rare combination of technical depth + strategic impact. GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally. From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com. With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter. GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class. Apply To This Job