Data Migration Specialist

Job description:

The Data Migration Specialist will be engaged for a 5-month contract to lead and execute the data migration workstream ahead of the organisation's go-live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This role is responsible for extracting, cleansing, mapping, validating and loading data from legacy systems into Business Central, working closely with the implementation partner, finance and operations stakeholders, and the internal project team to ensure data is accurate, complete and fit for go-live.

Essential:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience migrating data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Dynamics NAV) in a prior implementation. Strong working knowledge of Business Central data structures (e.g. General Ledger, Customers, Vendors, Items, Inventory, Sales/Purchase documents).
• Practical experience with migration tooling such as RapidStart Services, Configuration Packages, or equivalent ETL tools. Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Power Query, complex formulas, lookups) for data profiling, cleansing and mapping. Strong data analysis and reconciliation skills, with high attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience working within a structured implementation/project methodology, including test cycles and formal sign-off gates.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to work directly with finance and operations stakeholders who are not technical.

Work Location: Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi