ERP Development Manager

ERP Development Manager (Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central, Retail)A leading retail organization is seeking an ERP Development Manager to lead the modernization of its enterprise ERP landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role for a senior ERP professional who thrives at the intersection of architecture, development, and people leadership.You will own the end-to-end migration from Microsoft NAV (on-prem) to Dynamics 365 Business Central (Cloud), driving technical strategy while remaining actively involved in system design, AL development, integrations, and deployment. This role plays a critical part in enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing ERP solutions that support retail operations across stores, e-commerce, supply chain, and finance.This is a full-time, on-site role based at the corporate office in North York.Role & ResponsibilitiesERP Strategy, Architecture & DeliveryLead the ERP development roadmap and technical execution for the migration from NAV to Business Central (Cloud)Analyze, stabilize, and refactor legacy NAV customizations into extension-based BC architectureDefine and govern integration architecture across:LS Central / POSE-commerce platformsCRM and WMSFinance, merchandising, supply chain, and inventory systemsVendor APIs and retail technologiesEstablish standards for security, telemetry, monitoring, and system performanceData Migration & QualityOwn data model mapping (NAV → BC, aligned with LS Central)Oversee ETL, data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and cutover executionDefine data governance practices, master data ownership, and quality controlsHands-On Engineering LeadershipWrite and review AL / CAL code, optimization strategies, and refactoring effortsImplement CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and standardized deploymentsOwn environment management (Sandbox, UAT, Production) and branching strategiesDefine unit, regression, and performance testing frameworksEstablish coding standards, technical documentation, and version control practicesTeam Leadership & Capability BuildingLead and grow a team of ERP developers (initially 3+, scaling with demand)Embed agile and DevOps best practices (sprint planning, workflow tracking, RCA)Cross-Functional Collaboration & GovernanceAct as the primary technical bridge between business leaders and the ERP roadmapLead discovery sessions, design workshops, and technical decision-making forumsPartner with IT leadership to enforce cybersecurity, compliance, and release governanceSupport incident management, post-mortems, and disaster recovery planningSkills & Qualifications7+ years of ERP development experience with Microsoft NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business CentralDeep hands-on experience with AL/CAL development and extension-based architectureStrong expertise in LS Central / LS Retail and retail ERP / POS ecosystemsCost Accounting, Jobs, SchedulerProven experience leading NAV → Business Central migrationsExpert-level integration design across POS, e-commerce, CRM, WMS, finance, and vendor APIsExperience with EDI, APIs, and secure integration patterns (OAuth, tokenization, queues)Strong understanding of data governance, ETL, reconciliation, and master data managementExperience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and ERP release managementKnowledge of cloud security best practices (Azure AD, least privilege, access governance)Ability to proactively identify and resolve performance and integration risksNice to HaveAzure services experience (Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault)Power BI modeling and retail analyticsMagento or similar e-commerce platform integrationsWhat’s OfferedA collaborative, high-energy work environment where innovation and ownership are encouragedCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageFlexible spending account and wellness-focused benefitsEmployee product discountsOngoing professional development and continuing educationClear growth path within a rapidly evolving ERP and retail technology landscapeInclusive, people-first culture that values teamwork, transparency, and impactFor more information, please get in touchKevin OngR2 GlobalSenior Recruitment Consultant - MS Dynamics 365 F&O/BC #J-18808-Ljbffr