Senior ERP Project Leader / ERP Program Manager

Netherlands | Hybrid (±3 days on-site) | Long-term program (18–24 months)

We are seeking a Senior ERP Project Leader / ERP Program Manager to spearhead a strategic ERP implementation program within an international organization. This initiative marks the inaugural deployment of Odoo ERP within the group, targeting a European entity based in the Netherlands.

The program encompasses a sophisticated IT landscape integrating 15–20 interfaced applications, necessitating robust coordination across multiple European teams. The implementation strategy will utilize a direct delivery model, involving an internal Odoo team alongside selected external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end ERP implementation, managing scope, timeline, quality, and budget.

• Define and maintain the overall project roadmap.

• Ensure functional and technical consistency across ERP modules (sales, purchasing, finance) and integrated systems.

• Coordinate stakeholders including business teams, IT teams, the Odoo team, and external vendors.

• Act as the primary interface for senior stakeholders.

• Lead project governance, including project and steering committees.

• Manage key challenges such as data migration, product master data management, and system integrations.

• Ensure business continuity during the transformation.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading ERP programs or complex ERP implementations.

• Proven experience managing multi-application IT environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Experience in retail, wholesale, or distribution environments is a plus.

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to challenge proposed solutions.

Languages

• Fluent English.

• French is strongly preferred.

• Dutch is a plus.

This role reports to the ERP Program Leadership and requires a highly autonomous senior professional capable of managing a complex international ERP transformation.