Project Manager - Odoo Platform (10-15 yrs)

Position : Project Manager Odoo(Must have recent Odoo experience).

Experience : 10-15 Years.

Location : Ahmedabad/ Mumbai-(No Remote).

Responsibilities :

- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and risk management strategies, specifically tailored for Odoo implementations.

- Conduct detailed project kick-off meetings with internal teams and clients.

- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including functional consultants, technical developers, and business analysts, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and effective communication.

- Oversee the execution of Odoo configuration, customization, development, data migration, testing, and training activities.

- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure projects remain within allocated financial parameters.

- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

- Ensure adherence to Odoo implementation methodologies and best practices.

- Manage and track project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and client expectations.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

- Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to both internal and external stakeholders through regular meetings and reports.

- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between technical and functional teams.

- Manage and resolve project-related conflicts and escalations.

- Leverage deep and recent hands-on knowledge of the Odoo ERP platform, including its various modules (e.g., Sales, CRM, Inventory, Manufacturing, Accounting, HR, Project).

- Understand Odoo's technical architecture, customization capabilities, and integration options.

- Provide guidance and expertise on Odoo best practices and solution design.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest Odoo versions, features, and updates.

- Oversee the testing phase, ensuring comprehensive test plans are developed and executed.

- Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) with clients and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

- Ensure the quality and stability of the deployed Odoo solution.

- Manage the project closure process, including final deliverables, client sign-off, and lessons learned.

- Ensure comprehensive project documentation is created and maintained.

Technical Skills & Qualifications (Mandatory) :

- 10-15 years of overall project management experience.

- Proven and demonstrable experience (minimum 5+ years) specifically managing Odoo ERP implementation projects. This recent Odoo experience is a critical requirement.

- Deep understanding of Odoo ERP functionalities across multiple modules.

- Strong understanding of Odoo implementation methodologies and best practices.

- Excellent project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling skills.

- Proven ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Experience with project management tools and software.

- Ability to work independently and drive projects to successful completion.

- Willingness to work from the Ahmedabad or Mumbai office location (no remote work).

Preferred Skills :

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant project management certifications.

- Experience with Agile project management methodologies.

- Technical background with an understanding of software development and database concepts relevant to Odoo.

- Experience with Odoo customization and development (understanding of Python for Odoo).

- Experience with data migration strategies for Odoo implementations.

- Experience with integrating Odoo with other enterprise systems.

- Experience in managing Odoo implementations for diverse industries.

Personal Attributes :

- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivering value to clients.

- Proactive and able to anticipate and mitigate potential project risks.

- Strong client-facing skills with a professional and consultative approach.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.