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Business Consultant (Engineering)/ ERP Implementation Jobs in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia at Xpedeon
Title: Business Consultant (Engineering)/ ERP Implementation
Company: Xpedeon
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Job Description – Business Consultant (Engineering)
Role Overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Key Responsibilitie
s1. Process Consulting & Agreemen
- tConduct meetings to explain Xpedeon Engineering module processes to client
- sMap existing client processes to Xpedeon standard processes and configuration
- sDefine and agree on "To-Be" processes within project scope covering engineering workflow
- sAlign client reporting requirements with system capabilities across modules such as
- :Engineering & Document Managemen
- tProcurement Managemen
- tInventory & Materials Managemen
- tSubcontracting Managemen
- tContract Managemen
- tBudget & Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR
- )Document discussions, clarifications, and responses; ensure formal sign-of
f
2. Data Management & Migrati
- onExplain required master data for system configuration across engineering modul
- esReview client data and guide conversion into standard templat
- esDefine and advise on opening data migration strategy for project and contract da
- taIdentify risks related to data quality, ownership, and availabili
- tyEnsure timely collection and validation of required data (BOQs, budgets, contract values, inventory master
- s)User Enablement & Change Manageme
- ntLead, mentor, and motivate core and end users across engineering and project tea
- msDrive adoption by demonstrating system benefits and efficienci
- esAssess user readiness (skills, accountability, availability) across site and office sta
ff
4. Testing & Go-Live Readin
- essEnsure process sign-off prior to UAT execution for all engineering modu
- lesCoordinate and supervise User Acceptance Testing (U
- AT)Ensure availability of test scenarios and sample project/contract d
- ataGuide issue resolution during UAT and secure formal sign-
off
5. Go-Live & Hyper
- careEnsure readiness of master and opening data before Go-Live (budgets, contracts, inventory balan
- ces)Validate system configuration and deployment readiness for all engineering mod
- ulesSupervise Hypercare phase and resolve post-Go-Live is
- suesEnsure successful transition with formal sign
-off
6. Project Governance & Team Leade
- rshipSupervise and guide consultants to meet project timelines and quality stan
- dardsParticipate in review meetings and provide progress up
- datesDocument key decisions, action items, and resolu
- tionsCommunicate updates to stakeholders (directly or via Project Man
- ager)Coordinate cross-functional dependencies between engineering, finance, and procurement st
reams
Post-Implementation S
- upportEnsure ongoing quality support and handholding post G
- o-LiveEnsure smooth and continuous engineering project operations within the
- systemProvide guidance on best use of Xpedeon engineering modules for ongoing project de
livery
Required Skills & Qualifi
- cationsExperience: 8–10+ years in construction project management or engineering operations, preferably in the Midd
- le EastERP Expertise: Hands-on experience with integrated ERP systems covering engineering, procurement, inventory, and finance
- modulesImplementation Experience: Prior involvement in ERP implementation projects within the construction or engineering sector pr
eferredFunctional Kno
- wledge:End-to-end engineering module ope
- rationsProcurement processes and purchase order man
- agementInventory and materials management on constructio
- n sitesSubcontracting setup, measurement, and payment wo
- rkflowsContract management including variations, claims, and mil
- estonesBudget setup, cost control, and Cost Value Reconciliatio
n (CVR)
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction project delivery and EPC/general contracting operations across UAE, KSA, Oman, and the w
ider GCCConsulting Skills: Ability to engage, influence, and align client stakeholders at project and site managemen
t levelsCommunication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is an a
dvantageLeadership: Ability to work independently and lead project implementati
on teamsDocumentation: Strong ability to document processes, decisions, and action items
clearly
Key Com
- petenciesClient-centric and consultative
- approachStrong analytical and problem-solvi
- ng skillsAttention to detail and qual
- ity focusAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and competing p
- rioritiesCommercial awareness and understanding of construction project f
- inancialsAdaptability across different client environments and proj
ect types