Dynamics AX Data Migration Engineer
OneWood, Pakistan

JOB PURPOSE

Working closely with the project lead the role will be to support the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations global implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the team and external consulting partners:

· Revise and agree the Data Migration strategy,

· Create a plan for the Data Migration activities for each deployment, dependent on source system(s); complexity of transformation and quality of data.

· Mange the extraction of data from legacy systems.

· Plan and execute the transformation, deduplication and cleansing of data into the upload templates provided by consulting partners

· Support data cutover: providing data in agreed templates, trouble-shooting and correcting the process/templates as needed.

· Perform reconciliations pre- and post- upload against local systems.

· Perform ad-hoc analyses requested during the development and build phase, as needed

· Document the Data Migration process and outcomes for each deployment to provide audit trail evidence.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience & Knowledge - Essential

· Experience working as a Data Migration Consultant in multi-national listed businesses, especially multi-currency.

· Experience of implementing and/or optimising financial systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX/365; although experience of other major ERP systems is acceptable).

· Strong technical SQL and data Loading experience, in an ERP deployment context.

· Experience drawing up methodologies and documenting plans for wider data migration strategy to then be applied to the differing entities rolling out the solution globally.

· Understanding of how ERP Finance modules typically function, with both user and implementation experience

· Ability to talk clearly with finance users up to C-level is critical.

This role would suit someone with a strong technical finance background, who has performed multiple complex data migrations for middle tier end-user clients .

Experience & Knowledge - Desirable

· University degree or equivalent.

· Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

· Experience in an event/exhibition business.Personal Qualities

· Motivated, confident, enthusiastic, creative, well organised.

· Hard working – a sense of urgency but calm under pressure.

· Team player.

· Results driven.

· Polite and diplomatic.

· Sense of humour, perseverance, friendly.

· Ability to explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills - Essential

· Excellent communication and the ability to maintain strong relationships across all key programme stakeholders in a number of countries.

· Ability to work autonomously and manage segments of work.

· Excellent analytical skills.

· Flexibility in approach and problem solving.

· Ability to manage expectations and deliver results

Job Rewards and Benefits