Senior Odoo ERP Project Manager

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise in Dubai is seeking a Senior Odoo ERP Project Manager to oversee the design and implementation of an Odoo ERP system. The successful candidate will lead the project lifecycle from governance to training and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with best practices. Responsibilities include developing architecture, managing integrations, and training end-users. The role requires at least 5 years of Odoo implementation experience and strong project management skills, with opportunities for growth into higher leadership positions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth

Direct involvement in strategic projects

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Odoo ERP systems.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for various business units.
• Train department heads and end users on the Odoo system.

Skills

Odoo implementation experience

Project management

Workflow design

Change management

Training and support

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.

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.