Description
Job Title : Senior QAD Techno-Functional Consultant (AERP 2024).
Experience : 8+ Years.
Location : Remote/Freelancing.
Job Summary
As a QAD Techno-Functional Consultant, your role at the Adaptive ERP (AERP) 2024 level shifts from being a developer to a solution architect who bridges the gap between traditional Progress 4GL and the new Agentic AI and No-Code/Low-Code paradigms.
To lead the transition from legacy QAD (EE/SE) to the AERP 2024 ecosystem, leveraging Champion AI and Adaptive UX to drive System of Action business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Strategic Functional Leadership :
- AERP 2024 Implementation : Lead end-to-end global implementations and migrations of QAD Adaptive ERP, specifically focusing on the latest 2024 enhancements.
- Domain Expertise : Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least two core functional areas : Distribution, Manufacturing, or Financials, with specific expertise in AERP 2024's new Production Scheduling and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- AI Integration : Identify opportunities to deploy Champion AI agents for inventory optimization, costing analysis, and automated product classification.
Advanced Technical Engineering
- Modernization : Shift legacy Progress 4GL/ABL customizations to Non-Intrusive Customizations using the Integrated Customization Toolkit (ICT) and Adaptive Development.
- Integration Architect : Design complex data flows using QXtend, QAD APIs, and Boomi/MuleSoft to connect QAD with external ecosystems.
- Reporting & Analytics : Develop high-impact visualizations using Action Centers, KPIs, and the QAD Reporting Framework (QRF), ensuring real-time data visibility.
Business Transformation & Mentorship
- Process Optimization : Conduct Current State vs. Future State workshops to align business processes with AERP 2024 best practices.
- Change Management : Mentor junior consultants and lead user training for the Adaptive UX (HTML5) interface to ensure high adoption rates.
Required Skills
- QAD Core : QAD Adaptive ERP (2020.1 2024), QAD EE, QAD SE, Adaptive UX.
- Champion AI (Agentic AI), Advanced Scheduling, Embedded WMS.
- Technical : Progress ABL (4GL), Linux/Unix, OpenEdge DB, SQL, ICT.
- Integration : QXtend (Inbound/Outbound), REST/SOAP APIs, Boomi, EDI.
- Tools : Excelerator, Browse Development, QRF, MSW/PSW, Action Centers.
Qualifications
- Experience : Minimum 8 years in QAD consulting, with at least 3 years in Adaptive ERP/UX environments.
- Certifications (Highly Preferred) :
- QAD Adaptive ERP Platform Developer.
- QAD Cloud/AERP Functional Certification (Manufacturing or Financials).
- Effective On-Boarding (EOB) Certification.
- Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of regulated industries such as Automotive (MMOG/LE), Life Sciences (FDA compliance), or High Tech.
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