Senior Odoo ERP Project Manager

Apt Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ERP consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Odoo ERP Project Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of an Odoo ERP system. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of hands-on Odoo experience, robust project management skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-department efforts. This is an office-based role in Dubai, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on UAE or international market

Direct involvement in strategic projects with senior leadership

Growth potential into senior management positions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience implementing Odoo.
• Proven leadership experience in full ERP implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of finance, HR, procurement, maintenance, and inventory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP strategy, governance, and implementation across business units.
• Coordinate with external developers and manage system integrations.
• Train end users and provide support during rollout phases.

Skills

Odoo expertise

Project management

Financial workflows

HR processes

Procurement knowledge

Team coordination

Fluent English

Fluent Portuguese

Tools

Odoo ERP

Primavera BSS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Odoo ERP Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, rollout, and continuous improvement of an Odoo ERP system across multiple business units. This role will oversee the full ERP lifecycle from strategy and governance to implementation, training, optimization, and cross-department coordination. The role is office based in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have strong functional expertise in Odoo, excellent project management capabilities, and the ability to work closely with leadership teams across different countries.

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Strategy & Governance
• Develop a standardised Odoo architecture across various business entities.
• Define ERP governance models, SOPs, and streamlined processes.
• Ensure system alignment with lean, efficient, and centralised management principles.
• End-to-End Odoo Implementation
• Lead requirement gathering, functional design, and process mapping.
• Configure Odoo modules: Accounting, HR, Payroll, Purchasing, Inventory, Projects, Maintenance, Real Estate, CRM, and Sales.
• Manage system integrations and legacy data migration.
• Project Management
• Create and manage detailed implementation plans for each business unit.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption.
• Coordinate with external Odoo partners and technical teams.
• Establish unified dashboards and reporting standards.
• Training, Support & Change Management
• Train department heads and end-users; prepare manuals and SOPs.
• Provide hands‑on support during rollout phases.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Technical Oversight
• Supervise external developers working on custom modules, APIs, and integrations.
• Ensure all development adheres to best practices.
• Reporting & Visibility
• Build dashboards and reports covering KPIs, financials, procurement, inventory, and maintenance.
• Support senior management with accurate and timely insights.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience implementing Odoo.
• Strong knowledge of finance, HR, procurement, maintenance, inventory, and project workflows.
• Proven experience leading full ERP implementation projects.
• Ability to design workflows and map business processes.
• Experience coordinating external Odoo developers.
• Knowledge of Primavera BSS integration is an advantage.
• Fluent English (Portuguese is a strong plus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (UAE or international market based).
• Opportunity to lead ERP transformation across a diversified group.
• Direct involvement in strategic projects with the Group CEO.
• Potential growth into Group Systems Director / Head of Digital Transformation.