Job Description : Data Migration Specialist D365 Finance & Operations.
Role Overview :
We are seeking a skilled Data Migration Specialist with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
The role involves planning, executing, and validating data migration activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with business requirements.
The ideal candidate will understand both the functional aspects of D365 F&O and the technical data migration framework, enabling seamless transition from legacy systems.
Key Responsibilities :
Data Migration Planning & Execution :
- Design and implement data migration strategies aligned with D365 F&O framework.
- Define the sequence of data migration (master data, configuration data, transactional data) to ensure system integrity.
- Develop and maintain migration scripts, templates, and mapping documents.
System Functionality & Framework :
- Apply knowledge of D365 F&O modules (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) to validate migrated data against functional requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Microsofts Data Management Framework (DMF) and best practices.
Error Management & Resolution :
- Identify, analyze, and resolve data migration errors using D365 tools and logs.
- Establish error-handling protocols and provide guidance to team members for corrective actions.
- Document issues and resolutions for audit and knowledge-sharing purposes.
Collaboration & Communication :
- Work closely with internal consultants to align migration activities with functional design.
- Communicate effectively with clients, providing status updates, issue escalations, and resolution plans.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to guide stakeholders on data migration processes.
Quality Assurance :
- Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and sign-off activities with business stakeholders.
- Ensure migrated data meets accuracy, completeness, and compliance standards.
- Support mock runs, dry runs, and final cutover activities.
Required Skills & Experience :
- Strong knowledge of D365 Finance & Operations functionality across core modules.
- Hands-on experience with Data Management Framework (DMF), data entities, and migration tools.
- Proven ability to define and manage data migration sequence (master, reference, transactional data).
- Expertise in error handling, troubleshooting, and reconciliation during migration.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal consultants and external clients.
- Experience in large-scale ERP implementations and data migration projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Excel skillsknows commonly used formulas like vlookup, concatenate etc.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications (Finance, Supply Chain, or related).
- Experience with SQL, Excel, and data transformation tools.
- Prior involvement in end-to-end ERP migration projects.