Senior Odoo Consultant – Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Odoo Consultant to lead the analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of Odoo ERP solutions. The ideal candidate has strong functional and technical knowledge of Odoo, extensive business process experience, and the ability to manage ERP implementations from requirements gathering through post-go-live support.

The Senior Odoo Consultant will work closely with clients, project managers, business stakeholders, developers, and support teams to deliver high-quality ERP solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Conduct discovery workshops with stakeholders.

• Analyze existing business processes and identify improvement opportunities.

• Gather, document, and validate business requirements.

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.

• Recommend ERP best practices and process improvements.

Odoo Functional Consulting

• Configure Odoo modules according to business requirements.

• Design end-to-end ERP solutions.

• Lead implementation of standard Odoo features before considering customization.

• Perform gap analysis between business requirements and Odoo capabilities.

• Define workflows, approval processes, and automation.

Project Implementation

• Lead full Odoo implementation projects.

• Define implementation roadmaps and project plans.

• Coordinate with developers for custom developments.

• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved.

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Manage production deployment and go-live activities.

Client Management

• Act as the primary functional advisor for clients.

• Present solutions and demonstrations.

• Conduct workshops and training sessions.

• Manage stakeholder expectations.

• Build long-term customer relationships.

Documentation

• Prepare:

  • Business Requirement Documents (BRD)

  • Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)

  • Solution Design Documents

  • Process Flow Diagrams

  • User Manuals

  • Training Materials

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop functional test scenarios.

• Perform system testing.

• Validate configurations.

• Support integration testing.

• Assist with regression testing after upgrades.

Training

• Train key users and administrators.

• Prepare training materials.

• Conduct workshops for different departments.

• Support knowledge transfer.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide post-implementation support.

• Analyze reported issues.

• Recommend process enhancements.

• Identify opportunities for automation.

• Support system upgrades and migrations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

  • Developers

  • UI/UX Designers

  • QA Engineers

  • DevOps Engineers

  • Project Managers

  • Business Analysts

  • Customer Success Teams

Required Skills

Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of ERP concepts.

• Business process analysis.

• Requirements gathering.

• Workflow design.

• Process optimization.

• Documentation.

• Solution architecture.

• Gap analysis.

• Change management.

Odoo Expertise

• Odoo implementation experience (v15, v16, v17, v18, or newer).

• Odoo Studio.

• Access Rights & Security.

• Multi-company configuration.

• Multi-currency.

• Approval workflows.

• Email templates.

• Automated Actions.

• Server Actions.

• Scheduled Actions.

• Record Rules.

• Reporting.

• Dashboards.

• Import/Export tools.

Modules

Strong experience with:

• CRM

• Sales

• Purchase

• Inventory

• Manufacturing (MRP)

• Accounting

• Invoicing

• Point of Sale (POS)

• Project

• Helpdesk

• Maintenance

• Quality

• HR

• Recruitment

• Payroll (where applicable)

• Expenses

• Fleet

• Documents (DMS)

• Sign

• Knowledge

• Website

• eCommerce

• Marketing Automation

• Email Marketing

• Field Service

• Planning

• Rental

• Subscriptions

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Basic understanding of Python.

• Basic PostgreSQL knowledge.

• XML views.

• Odoo ORM concepts.

• REST APIs.

• JSON.

• API integrations.

• Git.

• Linux fundamentals.

• Docker basics.

• Nginx basics.

• Odoo deployment architecture.

• Performance optimization concepts.

Project Management Skills

• Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Waterfall implementation.

• Risk management.

• Scope management.

• Resource planning.

• Time estimation.

• Stakeholder management.

• Issue tracking.

• Change requests.

• Project documentation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking.

• Problem-solving ability.

• Leadership and mentoring.

• Presentation skills.

• Negotiation skills.

• Customer-focused mindset.

• Decision-making ability.

• Time management.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Odoo certifications are preferred.

• ERP implementation certifications are an advantage.

• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum) are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• 5–8+ years of ERP consulting experience.

• 4–6+ years of hands-on Odoo implementation experience.

• Experience leading multiple end-to-end Odoo implementations.

• Experience with enterprise-scale projects.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Experience managing client relationships and executive stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful project delivery on time and within budget.

• Client satisfaction.

• User adoption rate.

• Number of successful go-live implementations.

• Quality of functional documentation.

• Reduction in post-go-live issues.

• Accuracy of requirements gathering.

• Process optimization delivered.

• Training effectiveness.

• Project profitability.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience implementing Odoo in one or more of the following industries:

• Manufacturing

• Construction

• Trading & Distribution

• Retail

• Healthcare

• Education

• Government

• Logistics & Supply Chain

• Professional Services

• Hospitality

• Real Estate

• Oil & Gas

• Telecommunications

• Financial Services

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.

• Opportunities to lead enterprise ERP projects.

• Professional development and certification support.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Career growth into Solution Architect, ERP Practice Manager, or Digital Transformation Consultant roles.

• Exposure to diverse industries and complex business challenges.