Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central Product Manager

The Business Central Product Manager will be responsible for understanding the needs of the market & customers, identifying gaps in the product, creating a roadmap for enhancements and extensions, demonstrating the full Business Central (BC) solution, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of BC functionalities, and serving as a main point of contact between Cogsdale and Microsoft.

The Product Manager will also serve as the primary liaison and driver for Cogsdale D365 applications that the Cogsdale R&D team will develop.

Key Responsibilities:


* Key player in shaping the Business Central solution roadmap along with R&D product owner(s).


* Maintain relationships with Microsoft and related Business Central solution providers.


* Maintain current knowledge of all functionalities and updates related to Business Central.


* Manage relationships with BC 3rd Party Apps for Cogsdale.


* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Business Central.


* Evaluate RFPs and manage Cogsdale's responses to financial and ERP RFPs.


* Work closely with Product Owner(s) in R&D to create a backlog of features and enhancements that the market needs.


* Run product advisor committee meetings to understand the customer needs.


* Engage in high level solutioning with R&D.


* Build prototype solutions when required for customer demos.

Qualifications:


* Relevant Microsoft certifications preferably in D365 applications.


* Proven experience in managing MS Business Central implementations and/or projects.


* Strong understanding of Finance, HR, and Payroll processes.


* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills.


* Experience with Microsoft’s Power Platform


* A strong commitment to a team environment and a customer focus. 


* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 technology including the use of Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, and PowerPoint. 


* Based in North America.


* The need to be better tomorrow than we are today!

Preferred Experience:


* University degree and/or at least 5 years of related product/business/sales experience within the Microsoft Partner VAR, SI, ISV or professional services community or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 


* Hands-on experience with product management and operational tools.


* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) is an asset.


* Experience with managing Microsoft and its Partners.


* Experience with pre-sales and technical sales.


* Familiarity with Business Central implementations and modules such as Finance, Project Accounting, Inventory, and Warehousing.

What we offer:



* A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, plus employee stock ownership, RRSP/401K matching, and lifestyle rewards.


* Cogsdale’s Education, Training and Development fund...