[Hiring] Odoo Technical Delivery Manager @MAT Research

Role Description

As our Odoo Delivery Manager, you’ll ensure our ERP system (Odoo.sh v18) runs smoothly, evolves with our needs, and supports every team in delivering high-impact scientific work. You’ll be the bridge between business stakeholders and developers, making sure improvements are delivered on time, to spec, and with minimal disruption.

Delivery & Project Management

• Own the end-to-end delivery pipeline: maintenance, enhancements, bug fixes, and new features.
• Manage and prioritise the Asana board, ensuring clarity and business value alignment.
• Coordinate part-time/freelance developers, tracking timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Maintain a living roadmap of ERP improvements.

Requirement Gathering & Solution Design

• Capture, refine, and translate stakeholder needs into actionable developer tasks.
• Analyse workflows to ensure solutions align with operational processes.
• Define acceptance criteria and validate all deliverables.
• Challenge unnecessary customisations, favouring standard Odoo features.

Quality Assurance

• Plan and execute QA cycles for all developments.
• Conduct functional tests, validate data flows, and oversee UAT sign-offs.
• Track and resolve defects promptly.

Documentation & Training

• Maintain clear records of workflows, configurations, and customisations.
• Create user guides and quick-reference materials.
• Deliver training sessions to improve adoption and efficiency.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as the go-to person for all ERP-related topics.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Provide regular reports on backlog health, delivery progress, and system performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing ERP systems (ideally Odoo v16–18 on Odoo.sh).
• Strong understanding of CRM, Sales, Accounting, Helpdesk, Inventory, Purchase, and Manufacturing modules.
• Experience with Odoo Studio, reporting tools, and integrations.
• Skilled in defining requirements, acceptance criteria, and QA processes.
• Proficient with Asana (or similar) for managing software delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate tech to business terms.
• Fluent in English. Both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with workflow optimisation and process mapping.
• Remote, cross-time-zone collaboration experience.
• Experience with Biotech, life sciences, or the manufacturing industry is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate ranging from €30 to €50, commensurate with experience and location.
• Fully Remote.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• First year 8–16 hrs/week. Possibility to move to full-time within 2-3 years.
• The chance to design and optimise ERP processes in a high-impact biotech startup.
• Collaboration with an experienced, passionate team.