ERP Development Manager

Job Description 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 & Responsibilities ERP Strategy, Architecture & Delivery Lead 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 architecture Define and govern integration architecture across: LS Central / POS E-commerce platforms CRM and WMS Finance, merchandising, supply chain, and inventory systems Vendor APIs and retail technologies Establish standards for security, telemetry, monitoring, and system performance Data Migration & Quality Own data model mapping (NAV BC, aligned with LS Central) Oversee ETL, data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and cutover execution Define data governance practices, master data ownership, and quality controls Hands-On Engineering Leadership Write and review AL / CAL code , optimization strategies, and refactoring efforts Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and standardized deployments Own environment management (Sandbox, UAT, Production) and branching strategies Define unit, regression, and performance testing frameworks Establish coding standards, technical documentation, and version control practices Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead and grow a team of ERP developers (initially 3+, scaling with demand) Mentor developers in modern, secure, extension-based BC development Embed agile and DevOps best practices (sprint planning, workflow tracking, RCA) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance Act as the primary technical bridge between business leaders and the ERP roadmap Lead discovery sessions, design workshops, and technical decision-making forums Partner with IT leadership to enforce cybersecurity, compliance, and release governance Support incident management, post-mortems, and disaster recovery planning Skills & Qualifications 7+ years of ERP development experience with Microsoft NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business Central Deep hands-on experience with AL/CAL development and extension-based architecture Strong expertise in LS Central / LS Retail and retail ERP / POS ecosystems Solid NAV module experience, including: Financial Management & General Ledger Cost Accounting, Jobs, Scheduler Purchasing, Sales & Marketing Proven experience leading NAV Business Central migrations Expert-level integration design across POS, e-commerce, CRM, WMS, finance, and vendor APIs Experience with EDI , APIs, and secure integration patterns (OAuth, tokenization, queues) Strong understanding of data governance, ETL, reconciliation, and master data management Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and ERP release management Knowledge of cloud security best practices (Azure AD, least privilege, access governance) Ability to proactively identify and resolve performance and integration risks Nice to Have Azure services experience (Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault) Power BI modeling and retail analytics Azure DevOps-based CI/CD automation for ERP deployments Magento or similar e-commerce platform integrations What's Offered A collaborative, high-energy work environment where innovation and ownership are encouraged Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Flexible spending account and wellness-focused benefits Employee product discounts Ongoing professional development and continuing education Clear growth path within a rapidly evolving ERP and retail technology landscape Inclusive, people-first culture that values teamwork, transparency, and impact For more information, please get in touch Kevin Ong R2 Global Senior Recruitment Consultant - MS Dynamics 365 F&O/BC d: e: