Job Description
Data Lead Role Description
The Data Lead will oversee the end-to-end data migration effort into Microsoft
Dynamics 365 CRM, managing one junior resource and ensuring alignment across all
data-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include defining and coordinating the data migration approach,
developing Excel-based data load templates for client completion, and providing clear
system specifications and guidance to client teams responsible for populating these
templates. The Data Lead will work closely with the client’s data team, which is
responsible for data mapping and cleansing, to ensure data quality, completeness,
and alignment with CRM requirements.
The role will also be responsible for executing sample and partial data loads into lower
environments to support development and validation activities. Additionally, the Data
Lead will manage dependencies across upstream systems, remain aligned with
integration load schedules, and coordinate full data loads in preparation for go-live.
Required Skills
• Data Migration execution and strategy
• Data Mapping and transformation logic
• Data Cleansing and quality management
• Familiarity with CRM data models and requirements
• Release Management and deployment coordination