Project Manager – ERP Implementation

We are seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of ERP implementation initiatives, with a strong focus on Financials and Accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading ERP implementations from requirements gathering and solution design through configuration, data migration, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Implementation Project Management

Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, from initial planning and requirements gathering through go-live and stabilization.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.

Coordinate implementation activities across Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other business functions.

Establish project governance, track progress, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Manage project scope, priorities, dependencies, and changes throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

Financials & Accounting Implementation

Lead or coordinate the implementation of Financial and Accounting modules and processes within the ERP.

Work closely with Finance and Accounting teams to understand current-state processes, identify requirements, and define future-state workflows.

Translate accounting and business requirements into ERP functional requirements and implementation activities.

Support the design and validation of processes related to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Banking, Fixed Assets, Taxes, Purchasing, Sales, and other financially relevant processes.

Ensure ERP workflows generate accurate accounting entries and appropriately integrate operational transactions with the General Ledger.

Coordinate the validation of the Chart of Accounts, journals, taxes, cost centers, analytic accounts, financial dimensions, and other accounting structures.

Partner with Finance stakeholders to ensure the ERP solution meets accounting, reporting, and internal control requirements.

Lead or support Odoo ERP implementations, ensuring successful adoption across relevant business functions.

Coordinate Odoo configuration, functional requirements, workflows, integrations, and testing.

Work with Odoo consultants, developers, and internal teams to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.

Validate configurations and transaction flows across Odoo modules.

Identify functional gaps, configuration issues, and process inconsistencies and coordinate their resolution.

Support Odoo data migration, validation, reconciliation, testing, and go-live activities.

Ensure business and accounting requirements are properly reflected in the final Odoo solution.

Data Migration & Testing

Coordinate data migration activities, including data preparation, cleansing, mapping, validation, and reconciliation.

Ensure migrated financial and operational data is complete, accurate, and consistent with source systems.

Develop and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans and scenarios.

Coordinate test execution with business users and implementation teams.

Track defects, discrepancies, and configuration issues through resolution.

Validate that system corrections and configuration changes produce the expected results.

Change Management & Training

Partner with business stakeholders to support change management and ERP adoption.

Coordinate user training, process documentation, and implementation communications.

Ensure end users understand new workflows, responsibilities, and system processes.

Develop or oversee the creation of SOPs, work instructions, process maps, and other implementation documentation.

Identify adoption challenges and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.

Go-Live & Post-Implementation Support

Coordinate go-live readiness activities across business and technical teams.

Ensure critical processes, data, integrations, controls, and user access are validated before go-live.

Lead the transition from implementation to operational support.

Manage post-go-live issues, priorities, and stabilization activities.

Track outstanding issues and ensure they are resolved within agreed timelines.

Establish appropriate processes and controls to prevent recurring issues after implementation.

Serve as the primary project coordination point between internal stakeholders, ERP consultants, technical teams, and third-party vendors.

Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums.

Clearly communicate project status, risks, dependencies, issues, and required decisions.

Manage vendor deliverables and ensure implementation partners meet agreed timelines and requirements.

Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of project outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience managing ERP implementation projects.

Proven experience leading or coordinating end-to-end ERP implementations, not simply supporting ERP operations.

Strong experience implementing or managing Financials/Accounting functionality within an ERP environment.

Odoo implementation experience is highly desirable.

Experience with ERP data migration, testing, reconciliation, configuration validation, and go-live activities.

Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and external implementation partners.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

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