Product Owner (ERP/CRM, IFRS & Odoo)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner (ERP/CRM, IFRS & Odoo) to lead the vision and roadmap of our packaged ERP/CRM system with IFRS compliance. This role bridges business, accounting standards, and technology, ensuring the product aligns with IFRS 15/16, IAS 21/IAS 2 while being easy to configure for SMBs, deployable in one click, and structured in a modular Odoo-style architecture.

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Responsibilities

1. Product Vision & Roadmap

• Build the vision for a packaged ERP with IFRS compliance.

• Define a 12–24 month roadmap (MVP → commercial release → add-on marketplace).

2. Analysis & Mapping

• Gather requirements from the current PHP system.

• Conduct As-Is/To-Be analysis, identify functional gaps, prioritize features (MoSCoW).

• Benchmark Odoo (module/add-on structure, installation, multi-company/multi-currency, deferred revenue, asset, consolidation).

3. Product Design (Odoo-style Modular Monolith)

• Define core modules (Accounting, AR/AP, FA, Inventory, CRM, Workflow) with add-on extensions.

• Standardize configuration templates (COA, tax, currencies).

• Define posting rules, period lock, idempotency at the business level.

4. Packaging & Deployment

• Specify requirements for packaging (Docker Compose, volumes).

• Seed sample data, quick-setup wizards, backup/restore standards.

• Ensure Odoo.sh-style deployment (staging/prod, auto build/test, one-click deploy).

5. Documentation & Backlog Management

• Write PRD/SRS (goal, scope, non-goals).

• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, BPMN/UML process models, and wireframes (Figma).

• Maintain product backlog, prioritize features, and coordinate sprints.

6. IFRS Compliance

• Collaborate with accounting/IFRS advisors to ensure compliance with IFRS 15 (Revenue), IFRS 16 (Leases), IAS 21 (FX), IAS 2 (COGS).

• Develop UAT checklists based on IFRS standards.

7. UAT & Go-to-Market

• Plan UAT, create demo scripts, and user guides (setup wizard, multi-currency).

• Define pricing/bundling strategy (per user/module, commercial orientation).

8. Data & Migration

• Define migration strategy (COA, opening balances, master data).

• Create mapping rules, dual-run scenarios, and ensure zero data loss.

9. Quality Governance

• Define DoR/DoD, non-functional requirements (performance, security, audit).

• Establish telemetry metrics (adoption, activation, retention).

• Propose A/B tests for setup wizards.

10. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Dev (Python), QA, DevOps, Accounting/IFRS experts, and CS teams.

• Lead sprint ceremonies (grooming, planning, review, retro).

• 3–5+ years as PO/PM in ERP/CRM or Accounting products, leading from MVP to commercial release.

• Deep understanding of O2C, P2P, R2R, multi-currency, COGS processes.

• Practical experience with IFRS 15/16, IAS 21/2 at UAT/go-live level.

• Strong knowledge of Odoo: module/add-on structure, accounting configuration (multi-currency, deferred revenue, asset), backup/restore.

• Skilled in writing PRD/BRD, user stories, acceptance criteria, BPMN/UML, wireframes (Figma/Draw.io).

• Proficient with Jira/Confluence/Notion, backlog management, and Agile/Scrum/Kanban.

• Excellent communication skills to engage both accountants and engineers.

• Strong execution mindset: ship fast but compliant.

• English proficiency: advanced (mandatory).