ERP Lead - Microsoft D365

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

Joby is seeking an ERP Lead to join its Factory Systems team and build the technological backbone for global operations. The role has a direct impact on mission-critical Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing processes. As a technical leader and product owner, the ERP Lead will design, enhance, and maintain the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) platform, ensuring it is optimized, integrated, and aligned with the company's growth and operational needs. The position serves as a senior functional and technical advisor on D365 F&O architecture, development practices, integration strategies, fit/gap analysis, and business support. The ERP Lead will also lead and build the internal ERP development and operations team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field.
At least 8 years of technical experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, including implementations, customizations, and integrations.
Strong programming skills in X++ and C#, with experience in the D365 F&O development stack and tools.
Deep understanding of D365 F&O integration patterns, including OData, custom services, Data Management Framework (DMF), and event-driven architectures.
Solid knowledge of D365 F&O architecture and best practices for cloud-based ERP deployments.
Experience managing and owning administrative duties in Life Cycle Services (LCS), Azure DevOps (ADO), and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC).
Proven expertise customizing and extending at least three core D365 F&O modules, such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Production Control, or Project Accounting.
Excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and ability to work effectively in global teams.
Experience with standard software development practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows, preferably Azure DevOps.

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace, automotive, complex manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
Previous experience in startups or high-growth environments, particularly with a global D365 F&O rollout.
Proficiency in related Microsoft technologies, such as Power Platform (Power BI and Power Apps) and Azure services.
Proven track record delivering end-to-end ERP solutions from initial design through development, testing, deployment, go-live, and post-go-live support.

Responsibilities

Derive, design, and continuously improve the D365 F&O platform architecture, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Develop, customize, and extend D365 F&O applications using X++ and C# to support Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing requirements.
Integrate D365 F&O with enterprise systems such as PLM, MES, and CRM using D365 APIs, DMF, Dataverse, Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, and other Azure services.
Provide senior-level support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for D365 F&O environments and custom solutions.
Analyze business workflows across departments to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within D365 F&O.
Collaborate with international, cross-functional teams, including Functional Consultants, Product Management, and Software Engineers, to deliver and support adoption of D365 F&O solutions.
Advise on D365 F&O architecture, implementation methodologies, and best practices for module configuration and customization.
Provide functional support for Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Procurement and Sourcing, Product Information Management, Production Control, and Data Management.
Maintain and oversee Microsoft Fabric and Databricks pipelines for reporting and analytics.
Lead strategic initiatives, including system upgrades, adoption of new D365 F&O features, and migration strategies.
Lead and build the internal ERP development and operations team.