Overview
Business Consultant Engineering/ERP Implementation Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Xpedeon
Position: Business Consultant Engineering/ ERP Implementation
Job Description
– Business Consultant (Engineering)
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Consultant
– Engineering to lead the delivery and implementation of the Xpedeon ERP System, with a focus on engineering related modules.
Role Overview
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction and engineering project operations within the Middle East, combined with a strong consultative mindset. This role requires aligning client processes with Xpedeon’s standardized Engineering framework, which is based on industry best practices and compliant with regional construction sector requirements.
Responsibilities
- Process Consulting & Agreement
- Conduct meetings to explain Xpedeon Engineering module processes to the client.
- Map existing client processes to Xpedeon standard processes and configuration.
- Define and agree on “To Be” processes within the project scope covering engineering workflow.
- Align client reporting requirements with system capabilities across modules such as Engineering & Document Management, Procurement Management, Inventory & Materials Management, Subcontracting Management, Contract Management, Budget & Cost Value Reconciliation.
- Data Management & Migration
- Explain required master data for system configuration across engineering modules.
- Review client data and guide conversion into standard templates.
- Define and advise on opening data migration strategy for project and contract data.
- Identify risks related to data quality, ownership, and availability.
- Ensure timely collection and validation of required data (BOQs, budgets, contract values, inventory master).
- Lead, mentor, and motivate core and end users across engineering and project teams.
- Drive adoption by demonstrating system benefits and efficiencies.
- Assess user readiness (skills, accountability, availability) across site and office staff.
- Testing & Go Live Readiness
- Ensure process sign off prior to UAT execution for all engineering modules.
- Coordinate and supervise User Acceptance Testing, ensuring availability of test scenarios and sample data.
- Guide issue resolution during UAT and secure formal sign off.
- Go Live & Hypercare
- Ensure readiness of master and opening data before Go Live (budgets, contracts, inventory balances).
- Validate system configuration and deployment readiness for all engineering modules.
- Supervise the Hyper care phase and resolve post Go Live issues.
- Ensure successful transition with formal sign off.
- Project Governance & Team Leadership
- Supervise and guide consultants to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Participate in review meetings and provide progress updates.
- Document key decisions, action items, and resolutions.
- Communicate updates to stakeholders (directly or via Project Manager).
- Coordinate cross functional dependencies between engineering, finance, and procurement streams.
- Post Implementation Support
- Provide ongoing quality support and hand holding post Go Live.
- Ensure smooth and continuous engineering project operations within the system.
- Provide guidance on best use of Xpedeon engineering modules for ongoing project delivery.
Qualifications
- 8-10+ years in construction project management or engineering operations, preferably in the Middle East.
- Hands on experience with integrated ERP systems covering engineering, procurement, inventory, and finance modules.
- Prior involvement in ERP implementation projects within the construction or engineering sector.
Preferred Functional Knowledge
- End to end engineering module operations.
- Procurement processes and purchase order management.
- Inventory and materials management on construction sites.
- Subcontracting setup, measurement, and payment workflows.
- Contract management including variations, claims, and milestones.
- Budget setup, cost control, and Cost Value Reconciliation.
- Strong understanding of construction project delivery and EPC/general contracting operations across UAE, KSA, Oman, and the wider GCC.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Consulting skills: ability to engage, influence, and align client stakeholders at project and site management levels.
- Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
Arabic is an advantage. - Leadership: ability to work independently and lead project implementation teams.
- Documentation: strong ability to document processes, decisions, and action items clearly.
- Client centric and consultative approach.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Attention to detail and quality focus.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of construction project financials.
- Adaptability across different client environments and project types.
Title: Business Consultant Engineering/ERP Implementation
Company: Xpedeon
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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