*Please DO NOT apply if you do not have MS Dynamics 365 data migration experience*
*Candidates must be able to commute daily to and around the Columbus, OH area*
*Experience within a consulting role/environment highly preferred and MUST be willing to travel to different worksites in and around the Columbus area*
Lead Technical Consultant, Migration - Columbus, OH
*Base salary range provided, may go higher DOE*
Summary
This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.
The Lead Technical Consultant, Migration is responsible for the successful migration of data across various systems, requiring both technical expertise and strong leadership. This role involves coordinating efforts across multiple teams and collaborating with business stakeholders, functional leads, and technical teams to develop and execute a data migration strategy that aligns with customers' business objectives. Ensuring data integrity and quality throughout the migration process, the Lead Technical Consultant, Migration plays a crucial role in enabling accurate and consistent data for decision-making and operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the analysis and evaluation of application sources to identify and extract relevant data for migration
Develop and manage a detailed data migration plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring the plan is aligned with broader business transformation goals
Oversee the execution of data migration activities, monitoring progress, and making real-time adjustments to scripts and processes as needed to ensure data is transferred accurately and efficiently
Collaborate with business stakeholders to support data cleansing and validation efforts, ensuring that migrated data meets quality standards and is fit for business use
Design, develop, and optimize scripts for data extraction from multiple sources, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with target systems
Create and maintain data templates and packages that standardize the data migration process and ensure consistency across different data sources
Develop and implement transformation logic to accurately convert source data into target formats, ensuring that the data is correctly structured and formatted for its intended use
Coordinate with business SMEs, functional leads, and technical teams to align data migration activities with business needs, providing regular updates and addressing any issues or roadblocks that arise
Establish and enforce data migration best practices, including data quality checks and validation protocols, to ensure the integrity and reliability of migrated data
Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration-related inquiries, providing expertise and guidance to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Continuously seek opportunities to improve the data migration process, staying informed of industry best practices and emerging technologies that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data migration efforts
This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, equivalent years of experience in data management or migration may be considered. The ratio is 1:1 - meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa
Experience
Customarily has at least 5+ years of experience in data management, data migration, or a related field
Customarily has at least 3 years of experience leading or managing data teams, with a proven track record of overseeing data migration projects and ensuring data quality and integrity
Proven experience in developing and executing data migration plans, including the design and implementation of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
Strong background in data analysis and cleansing, with a focus on maintaining data integrity and quality throughout the migration process
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, including business SMEs and technical leads, to ensure successful data migration
Skills/Attributes
Clarity: Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses
OwnIT: Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments
Results: Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company's business goals
Growth: Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment
Team: Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged and collaborative
Expertise in data migration tools, scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python), and ETL processes
Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in the design and execution of data migration scripts and the validation of migrated data
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues during the data migration process
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with business and technical teams
Strong organizational and project management abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think strategically and drive continuous improvement in data migration practices.
Working Conditions
We live by the motto 'work hard, play hard' and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results.
Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment. The final location is based on business need. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require up to 50% onsite travel.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.