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[MALAYSIA] FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANT LEAD/PROJECT MANAGER (ODOO ERP)

Remote

Job Description

A1 CONSULTING (A1C) is officially recognized by Odoo S.A., the company behind the popular open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, as having a high level of expertise and experience in implementing and customizing the Odoo platform.

We are the Cloud ERP Consulting Firm based in Malaysia that your business is looking for in the next decades.

Website: https://www.a1consulting.asia/

Working location: Malaysia

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position plays a key role in:

  • Leading Odoo ERP implementation projects
  • Acting as a Functional advisor for clients
  • Supporting pre-sales activities such as requirement analysis, solution design, and demo presentations
    This role requires strong business understanding, client communication skills, and hands-on Odoo functional expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1/ Functional Consultant Lead Responsibilities (Main)

  • Collaborate with BD team to qualify opportunities, assess solution fit, and define project scope through discovery sessions and client engagements.
  • Providing ERP consulting and solution architecture guidance to help customers bridge the gap between their current (“as-is”) and future (“to-be”) states, while aligning with technical and functional constraints.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality pre-sales materials (including responses to RFPs, questionnaires, SOW documents, & demonstration scripts) tailored to client needs and delivery cost.
  • Lead solution demos and present proposed approaches to clients.
  • Finalize scope, trade-offs, and estimates to ensure delivery feasibility.

2/ Project Manager Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of handover from pre-sales to implementation, ensuring clear knowledge transfer and client expectation alignment.
  • Manage 1–3 concurrent implementation projects, develop detailed project plans, track timelines, manage resources, and control budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (BD, QA,…) and ensure adherence to delivery standards and quality requirements.
  • Monitor team performance, manage KPIs, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Own project P&L, optimize resource utilization, and control project costs.

3/ Add-on Tasks

  • Attend events when needed to engage with partners and clients.

Note: The scope and allocation of work may vary based on actual needs, subject to mutual agreement with the Employee.

REQUIREMENTS

Must Have

  • Having an accounting background and a good understanding of accounting processes and procedures in Malaysia
  • 3+ years experience in ERP implementation (Odoo preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Odoo functional modules
  • Experience acting as: Project Manager and/or Functional Consultant and/or Solution Consultant
  • Good understanding of business processes (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
  • Experience working directly with customers
  • Ability to run workshops, demos, and presentations
  • Fluent in English and Chinese speaking
  • Based in Malaysia (local market knowledge is a big plus)

Nice to Have

  • Experience in pre-sales or solution consulting
  • Odoo Certification (Functional/Accounting/Project)
  • Knowledge of Malaysia business practices (SST, local accounting flows)
  • Experience with other ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)
  • Basic understanding of Odoo technical architecture (helpful, not mandatory)

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Remote working with flexible hours, with a preference for candidates based in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Potential leadership opportunities within our Malaysia team.
  • An attractive salary package with open negotiation.
  • Full ownership and decision-making authority, empowering you to make a significant impact.
  • Performance bonuses based on company rules, rewarding exceptional contributions.
  • Clear career path with opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A friendly, dynamic, and professional work environment fostering collaboration and teamwork.
  • Challenging projects enabling rapid career growth.