Data Migration Lead – MS Dynamics 365 CRM

Position: Data Migration Lead – MS Dynamics 365 CRM Location: Hyderabad Experience: 8yrs Notice Period: Immediate to 45 days Work Mode: Work from Office Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Migration Lead to drive end-to-end data migration initiatives for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM implementations. The role will be responsible for defining migration strategy, analyzing source systems, leading data mapping and transformation activities, overseeing migration execution, and ensuring data quality, integrity, and successful cutover into Dynamics 365 CRM. Required Technical Skills 8 years of overall IT experience with strong experience in enterprise data migration projects. Hands-on experience in data migration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM or similar CRM platforms. Strong expertise in data extraction, transformation, cleansing, validation, and loading processes. Experience working with SQL, relational databases, data mapping, and reconciliation activities. Experience with migration tools / approaches such as SSIS, KingswaySoft, Azure Data Factory, APIs, or equivalent ETL/integration tools. Good understanding of Dataverse / CRM entities, relationships, and data model concepts. Experience in defining migration strategy, cutover planning, mock migrations, and production migration execution. Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, validation controls, and migration best practices. Preferred Skills Experience migrating data from legacy applications or third-party/vendor systems into Dynamics 365 CRM. Exposure to Power Platform, Azure integration services, and API-based data movement. Experience in handling large-volume data migration and performance optimization. Knowledge of data archival, de-duplication, and master data management concepts. Microsoft Dynamics / Azure certifications are an advantage. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end data migration activities for Dynamics 365 CRM implementations and enhancements. Analyze source systems and work with business/technical teams to define migration scope, mapping, and transformation logic. Prepare migration strategy, field mapping documents, reconciliation plans, and cutover approach. Perform or oversee data extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and loading into Dynamics 365 CRM / Dataverse. Coordinate mock runs, testing cycles, and final production migration activities to ensure data readiness and accuracy. Work closely with solution architects, developers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to resolve migration-related issues and dependencies. Establish data validation checks, reconciliation reports, and quality controls to ensure migration completeness and integrity. Identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across migration processes and provide recommendations to project teams. Leadership Expectations Own the migration workstream, guide technical teams through migration planning and execution, coordinate with stakeholders on data readiness, ensure quality and governance standards are met, and drive successful delivery of migration milestones. Please share the relevant profiles to