About the role
The Odoo Technical Lead is the primary technical expert for the company's Odoo platform and a key member of the Office IT team.
While Odoo represents the core focus of the role, this position extends beyond ERP administration and development. The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of business application, integration, automation, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
We are looking for a curious and adaptable professional who enjoys learning new technologies, understanding business processes, and taking ownership of technical challenges beyond a predefined scope.
The role combines business analysis, solution design, Odoo configuration, development, integrations, training, and project delivery responsibilities while actively contributing to the evolution of the wider Office IT service portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Odoo Leadership & Business Applications
- Act as the internal subject matter expert for Odoo.
- Lead the migration of business processes from legacy applications to Odoo.
- Configure, customize, and optimize Odoo modules and workflows.
- Design and implement scalable solutions supporting Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, and other business functions.
- Support business stakeholders in identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Business Analysis & Solution Design
- Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions.
- Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Produce functional and technical documentation.
- Recommend best practices and process optimizations.
Development, Automation & Integrations
- Develop and maintain Odoo customizations and automations.
- Design and maintain integrations with enterprise systems.
- Support API development, data migrations, and synchronization processes.
- Contribute to automation initiatives across the wider application landscape.
- Evaluate and implement technical solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
Internal Capability Building
- Support the Head of Office IT in developing the company's internal Odoo capability.
- Create documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
- Train users and Office IT team members.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and reduce dependency on external consultants.
Broader Office IT Contribution
As a member of the Office IT team, you will actively contribute beyond Odoo.
Examples may include:
- Microsoft 365 initiatives.
- Identity and access management projects.
- Business application integrations.
- Process automation initiatives.
- Data management and reporting solutions.
- Application onboarding and evaluations.
- IT service improvement projects.
- Emerging technologies and innovation initiatives.
The exact scope will evolve over time based on business priorities, team needs, and your own interests and strengths.
Here is needed adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn as much as existing technical expertise.
Success Measures
During the first 12 months, the successful candidate should:
- Deliver key Odoo implementations and migrations.
- Establish internal Odoo standards and documentation.
- Build Odoo expertise within the Office IT team.
- Successfully deliver business application integrations and automation initiatives.
- Improve operational efficiency through digital transformation projects.
- Contribute positively to the growth and maturity of the Office IT function.
Required Skills
Technical Experience
- Strong experience with Odoo implementation, configuration, and customization.
- Experience with ERP systems and business applications.
- Experience with APIs, integrations, and data migrations.
- Familiarity with Python, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs.
- Understanding of cloud-hosted applications and modern IT environments.
Functional
- Understanding of Finance, HR, Sales, Procurement, and Operations processes.
- Strong business analysis capabilities.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Personal
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable working across multiple technologies and business domains.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Structured and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.
- German language skills are a plus.