Odoo Technical Delivery Manager (Part-Time / Remote)

MAT Research is a pioneering company in the field of pyrogen testing, committed to ushering in a new era of ethical and accurate diagnostics. Since 2016, we have been leading the development of the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT), an animal-free alternative to traditional Rabbit Pyrogen Tests. Our ready-to-use MAT kits offer a robust and highly reliable method for detecting a broad range of pyrogens in parenteral drugs. ISO:9001:2015 certified, we uphold the highest standards of quality in all our products and services. By focusing on in-vitro human-based testing, we aim to drastically increase patient safety while saving hundreds of thousands of animal lives each year. We are steadfast supporters of the European Pharmacopoeia's vision to replace animal-based tests with MAT by 2026.For more details, go to our job page.

Our ERP system, Odoo.sh v18, supports our operations across CRM, Sales, Accounting, Helpdesk, Inventory, Purchase and Manufacturing. As our Odoo Technical Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of our ERP system, ensuring it runs smoothly, evolves with our business and supports our growing team.

You'll bridge business needs and technical delivery, from gathering requirements and coordinating developers to implementing smaller customisations, reviewing code, testing solutions and managing releases.

Delivery & Project Management

• Own the end-to-end Odoo delivery pipeline, including maintenance, enhancements, bug fixes and new features.
• Manage and prioritise the Asana backlog, coordinate freelance developers and track timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Maintain a roadmap of ERP improvements and oversee release planning, deployment readiness and recovery considerations.

Requirement Gathering & Solution Design

• Work with stakeholders to understand business processes, challenge assumptions and translate requirements into scoped projects and developer-ready tasks.
• Define clear acceptance criteria and ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Evaluate when standard Odoo functionality is sufficient and when custom development is justified.

Technical Development & Code Review

• Independently implement and debug smaller Odoo customisations using Python, the Odoo ORM, XML views and access controls.
• Review developers' code for correctness, maintainability, permissions, data integrity and regression risks, including JavaScript/OWL where relevant.
• Use Git, pull requests, automated testing and Odoo.sh development, staging and production environments to support reliable releases.

Quality Assurance

• Own functional QA, testing and business acceptance for developments and bug fixes.
• Validate workflows, data integrity and automated test results, coordinating UAT and stakeholder sign-off.
• Track defects and ensure changes are tested and ready for deployment.

Documentation & Training

• Maintain clear documentation of workflows, configurations and customisations.
• Create user guides and provide training to support effective system adoption.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as the main point of contact for ERP-related matters, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks and changes.
• Provide regular updates on delivery progress, backlog priorities and system performance.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing ERP systems, ideally Odoo v16–18 on Odoo.sh.
• Strong functional knowledge of Odoo modules, including CRM, Sales, Accounting, Helpdesk, Inventory, Purchase and Manufacturing.
• Hands-on Odoo development experience with Python, Odoo ORM, XML views and access controls, including independently implementing and debugging customisations.
• Proven ability to review developers' code for correctness, maintainability, permissions, data integrity and regression risks, including JavaScript/OWL where relevant.
• Practical experience with Git, pull requests, automated testing and Odoo.sh development, staging and production releases.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, process mapping, functional specifications, acceptance criteria and QA.
• Sound judgement in choosing between standard Odoo configuration and custom development.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Odoo Studio, reporting tools, integrations and project management tools such as Asana.
• Fluent English and experience collaborating remotely across time zones.
• Experience in biotech, life sciences or manufacturing is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of €30–€50, depending on experience and location.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Initially 8–16 hours per week, with the possibility of moving to full-time within 2–3 years.
• The opportunity to own and optimise ERP processes in an innovative biotech startup.
• Collaboration with an experienced, passionate team working to replace animal testing with better