Lead D365 Deployment Specialist

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILPeoria, ILIrving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 8, 2026

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 125 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead D365 Deployment Specialist

The Lead D365 Deployment Specialist joins the Technology, Digital and Data team to lead deployment governance and technical oversight for the implementation of the Cat Converge Suite across dealers. This role involves managing system integrators to ensure adherence to specific deployment methodologies, standards, and quality expectations. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying risks, troubleshooting complex issues, overseeing data migration strategies, and reviewing designs for architectural alignment. The position requires deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement, along with proficiency in Power Platform ALM and Azure Integration Services. The role solves the business problem of ensuring high-quality, standardized ERP deployments in a multi-vendor environment by providing technical guidance, conducting root cause analyses, and ensuring data integrity throughout the end-to-end deployment lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Lead governance and technical oversight for System Integrator execution to ensure adherence to Caterpillar deployment standards.
  • Act as the primary deployment lead for assigned dealers throughout the end-to-end implementation lifecycle.
  • Provide deep technical and functional expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O and CE) to support solution alignment.
  • Oversee data migration strategy, execution, and validation to ensure data integrity for go-live.
  • Conduct risk assessments, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning across all deployment activities.
  • Review System Integrator deliverables to ensure alignment with Caterpillar architectural and business standards.
  • Communicate deployment status, risks, and escalations clearly to dealer and Caterpillar leadership teams.
  • Capture field feedback to help product and engineering teams continuously improve Cat Converge solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Leads deployment governance and technical oversight for the implementation of Cat Converge Suite across Caterpillar dealers.
  • Provides deep technical and functional expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement.
  • Oversees data migration strategy, execution, and validation to ensure data integrity and readiness for go-live.
  • Conducts risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning across deployment activities.
  • Reviews system integrator deliverables to ensure alignment with Caterpillar architectural and business standards.
  • Manages complex, multi-stakeholder delivery environments involving customers, system integrators, and product teams (preferred).
  • Demonstrates experience governing system integrators in large-scale ERP implementations (preferred).
  • Experience with Power Platform ALM, Azure Integration Services, and data migration/cutover strategy (preferred).

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