Dynamics 365 Data Migration Lead

Interim:Estimated 12 months with options for extension.

Rate/Salary:£60,000 - £70,000

We are supporting a brilliant manufacturing company in Greater Manchester as they transition from Microsoft Dynamics AX to a customized Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations ERP solution!

We are seeking an experienced Data professional with a proven track record in Data Migration and Data Architecture. This is a temporary, fixed-term opportunity with an estimated 12 months of duration.

You will be supporting a leading manufacturer whose products are sold across the UK, North America, Australia and beyond. Working with their chosen Microsoft partner and in-house Project Management and Development team, you will be taking ownership of the Data Migration aspect of this ERP transition.

Ideally, you will have worked on a similar project, migrating from Dynamics AX to D365 F&O on more than one occasion. You will have experience in the manufacturing or FMCG industries and an understanding of the culture and challenges within these industry sectors.

You will also be a methodical, process-based data specialist with an eye for quality and fine detail. You will be a team player with excellent stakeholder management capabilities. In return, you can expect a competitive income and the chance to make an indelible impression on a growing business.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the D365 project manager, team members, and subject matter experts from around the business.
• Own and serve as the expert for Data and Migration activities which will lead to the successful transition from AX to D365 F&O.
• Support workshops to understand requirements and develop solutions to migrate all forms of data.
• Manage the data migration activities from end to end for the project duration.

About You:

• Successfully migrated AX2012 to Dynamics 365 F&O multiple times.
• Passionate about all things data and its migration.
• Have extensive real-life exposure and use of Microsoft data applications stack.
• In-depth knowledge e.g. AX, D365, Azure, SQL server and queries.
• Strong understanding of leading databases and design best practices.
• Good requirements-gathering skills, delivering both current and future-state solutions.
• Self-motivated and possess the ability for critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving.
• A solid communicator with practised interpersonal skills, an enabler for collaboration.
• Comfortable setting and delivering to tight deadlines, work in an efficient manner.
• Have 2+ years of AX/D365 data knowledge and migration.
• An advantage; 2 years in large enterprises (£60M or greater)
• You will be able to commute to South Manchester on a regular basis.

We are offering a fixed-term 12-month contract for this position with the potential for an extension. You will qualify for a range of staff benefits including Contributory Pension, 25 days holiday plus Stats, Life Insurance, and Free Parking on site.

Futures have been supporting Digital Transformation projects for the past 25 years, working with some of the UK’s most complex and challenging organisations, from central government to local police forces, manufacturing and FMCG giants to local authorities and NHS Trusts.

For more information and to speak with our specialist, apply now!