Senior QAD Techno-Functional Consultant (AERP 2024) - Remote / Freelancing

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 .