Manager – Software Engineering (D365 F&O Engineering)

Mom's Meals•Ankeny, IA

6d•$142,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Engineering will lead the engineering strategy, architecture, development, implementation, and ongoing support of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform. This position is responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering organization, delivering scalable and secure ERP solutions, and partnering with business and technology stakeholders to enable operational excellence and business growth. The role combines hands-on technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and experience managing complex enterprise engineering teams. It translates business strategy into pragmatic platform roadmaps and well-governed technical solutions, partnering with business and technology leaders, product owners, security, data, integration, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, maintainable, measurable experiences aligned with enterprise architecture principles. The position can be remote, with occasional travel for business meetings, discovery workshops, and company events. Remote hires must travel to the company headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, for the first few days for new-hire orientation, training, and onboarding. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship or additional/permanent work authorization now or in the future are not being considered. The salary range is $142,000–$155,000, plus a 15% bonus target. Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing prepared, refrigerated meals to seniors, patients recovering after discharge, and people managing chronic conditions. It is a family-operated business focused on community and supporting the well-being of others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering, ERP engineering, or technology delivery.
7+ years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX / Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
5+ years of experience in engineering leadership, architecture, or management roles.
Proven experience leading large-scale D365 F&O implementations, integrations, upgrades, and engineering initiatives.
Strong experience with X++, D365 F&O extensions, data entities, integrations, and technical architecture.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, software development lifecycle, and engineering governance.
Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, budgets, vendors, and delivery roadmaps.
Knowledge of D365 F&O technologies and capabilities, including X++, extensions, AOT, data entities, batch jobs, workflows, security, reporting, and integrations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs, OData, and enterprise integration patterns.
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, automated testing, release management, code quality, and performance engineering.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution design, scalability, security, reliability, and technical governance.
Leadership capabilities in strategic planning, team development, stakeholder management, vendor management, and executive communication.
Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting and remaining stationary for prolonged periods.
Visual perception to perform the job, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications, such as Dynamics 365 Finance or Supply Chain Management.
Experience with Power Platform, Azure Integration Services, Dataverse, and enterprise integration technologies.
Experience leading global teams and distributed engineering organizations.
Experience in manufacturing, retail, distribution, financial services, or other complex enterprise environments.
Experience with ERP modernization, cloud transformation, and platform rationalization.
Strategic technology leadership.
Enterprise architecture and systems thinking.
Talent development and team building.
Executive communication and stakeholder management.
Product and business partnership.
Operational excellence.
Change management.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving.
Ability to balance speed, quality, scalability, and technical risk.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the D365 F&O engineering strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Lead the architecture, development, implementation, and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions.
Oversee X++ development, extensions, customizations, and best practices.
Drive scalable, secure, and high-performance ERP solutions across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
Lead integrations between D365 F&O and enterprise systems using APIs, Azure, and modern integration technologies.
Partner with business stakeholders, Product Management, and Enterprise Architecture to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Oversee D365 F&O implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
Establish engineering standards, coding practices, architecture principles, and technical governance.
Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management practices.
Ensure solution quality, performance, security, and reliability across the D365 F&O platform.
Lead production support, incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous operational improvement.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing D365 F&O engineering organization.
Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain engineering managers, architects, developers, and technical leads.
Define team structure, operating models, engineering KPIs, and performance standards.
Manage engineering budgets, resources, priorities, and delivery commitments.
Oversee technical risks, dependencies, project execution, and delivery quality.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
Manage relationships with Microsoft, system integrators, implementation partners, and technology vendors.
Communicate engineering strategy, delivery progress, risks, and investment priorities to executive leadership.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement, engineering productivity, and business value through the D365 F&O platform.