Data Migration D365
Avanade
Date: 2 days ago
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type: Part time

Avanade is a company that helps you transform your business with the power of Microsoft technology. Whether you want to improve your customer experience, optimize your operations, or enhance your security, Avanade can help you achieve your goals with innovative solutions and services. Avanade has a team of experts who can guide you through the entire process of designing, developing, deploying and managing your technology platform. They also provide you with insights and best practices on how to leverage the Microsoft ecosystem and stay ahead of the competition. Avanade is more than just a technology provider; it is a partner that helps you realize your full potential.
In support of our continued growth journey, we are looking for a Data Migration Specialist with a strong functional and technical understanding of Dynamics 365, and a passion for client contact. You understand the nuts and bolts of Dynamics 365 solutions, and you know how to connect with clients and lead a team to reach their goals. You are organized, energetic, and as comfortable in the client’s boardroom as well as in front of a whiteboard with your teams.
Come join us
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in technology, this role offers the opportunity to deliver genuine, measurable value to clients by orchestrating seamless data migrations into the Microsoft platform. You will drive technical thought leadership, shape migration strategies, and help clients manage, operate, and secure their data landscape for long-term success.
This job will allow you to highlight your skills and expertise in Microsoft technologies, as well as learn from other professionals and experts in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that strives to deliver excellence and innovation to clients. This job is not only a wonderful way to advance your career but also to make a positive impact on the world with technology.
This role requires you to be hands-on in developing technical solutions for our clients, while also demonstrating strong management skills by delegating complex tasks to your project team. By balancing direct involvement with effective leadership, you will stay current with best practices in data migration and establish yourself as a capable and trusted leader.
Skills And Experiences
Characteristics that can spell success for this role.
Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.
To learn more about the types of projects our Business & Technology Integration team works on check out this info
Seattle Children's Hospital Digital Transformation https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/seattle-childrens-digital-transformation
Seattle Goodwill Grows Up with Technology https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/seattle-goodwill-dynamics-365
Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
Avanade Insights – exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights
Inside Avanade – explore what life is like working at Avanade https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you will get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
Create a future for our people that focuses on
In support of our continued growth journey, we are looking for a Data Migration Specialist with a strong functional and technical understanding of Dynamics 365, and a passion for client contact. You understand the nuts and bolts of Dynamics 365 solutions, and you know how to connect with clients and lead a team to reach their goals. You are organized, energetic, and as comfortable in the client’s boardroom as well as in front of a whiteboard with your teams.
Come join us
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in technology, this role offers the opportunity to deliver genuine, measurable value to clients by orchestrating seamless data migrations into the Microsoft platform. You will drive technical thought leadership, shape migration strategies, and help clients manage, operate, and secure their data landscape for long-term success.
This job will allow you to highlight your skills and expertise in Microsoft technologies, as well as learn from other professionals and experts in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that strives to deliver excellence and innovation to clients. This job is not only a wonderful way to advance your career but also to make a positive impact on the world with technology.
This role requires you to be hands-on in developing technical solutions for our clients, while also demonstrating strong management skills by delegating complex tasks to your project team. By balancing direct involvement with effective leadership, you will stay current with best practices in data migration and establish yourself as a capable and trusted leader.
Skills And Experiences
- Proven experience in leading data migrations for ERP systems, ideally D365 F&O, with deep knowledge of data models, mapping, and transformation techniques.
- Skilled in ETL tools, SQL, data validation, and reconciliation processes. Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or similar.
- Knowledge of business processes in Finance & Operations and how data supports these processes.
- Experience managing migration workstreams, timelines, and deliverables in complex, multi-phase projects.
- Strong consulting skills, able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manage client expectations.
- Experience working with distributed teams, including offshore and nearshore resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and confidently.
Characteristics that can spell success for this role.
- Goal-oriented and has a sense of urgency to get things done.
- Growth mindset with a love of innovation
- Respected leader who empowers and develops their team.
- Lifelong learner and the ability to share that with their team to be on top of the game.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client consulting skills.
- Own the end-to-end migration lifecycle, including planning, mapping, extraction, transformation, validation, and loading of data from legacy systems to D365 F&O.
- Establish and document standards for data migration within the D365 framework, ensuring repeatable, high-quality outcomes.
- Design, implement, and optimise ETL pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake) to move data efficiently and securely.
- Create frameworks and tools to validate migrated data, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure auditability and trust in migration outcomes.
- Work with cross-functional teams (functional consultants, technical architects, developers, testers) to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
- Coordinate offshore and nearshore resources, ensuring clear communication, effective task allocation, and quality control.
- Assess legacy data sources, identify potential migration challenges, and provide proactive solutions to clients.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration matters, building trust and providing expert guidance.
Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.
To learn more about the types of projects our Business & Technology Integration team works on check out this info
Seattle Children's Hospital Digital Transformation https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/seattle-childrens-digital-transformation
Seattle Goodwill Grows Up with Technology https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/seattle-goodwill-dynamics-365
Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:
Avanade Insights – exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights
Inside Avanade – explore what life is like working at Avanade https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
- Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you will get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
Create a future for our people that focuses on
- Expanding your thinking
- Experimenting courageously
- Learning and pivoting
- Empowering every voice
- Encouraging boldness
- Celebrating progress
- Amazing the client
- Prioritizing what matters
- Acting as one
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