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Job Title: Senior QAD Techno-Functional Consultant (AERP 2024)Experience: 8+ YearsLocation: Remote/FreelancingJob Summary: As a QAD Techno-Functional Consultant, your role at theAdaptive ERP (AERP) 2024level shifts from being a "developer" to a "solution architect" who bridges the gap between traditional Progress 4GL and the newAgentic AIandNo-Code/Low-Codeparadigms. To lead the transition from legacy QAD (EE/SE) to the AERP 2024 ecosystem, leveragingChampion AIandAdaptive UXto 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 , orFinancials , with specific expertise in AERP 2024's newProduction SchedulingandWarehouse Management System (WMS) . AI Integration:Identify opportunities to deployChampion AIagents for inventory optimization, costing analysis, and automated product classification.2. Advanced Technical Engineering Modernization:Shift legacy Progress 4GL/ABL customizations toNon-Intrusive Customizationsusing theIntegrated Customization Toolkit (ICT)andAdaptive Development. Integration Architect:Design complex data flows usingQXtend ,QAD APIs , and Boomi/MuleSoft to connect QAD with external ecosystems. Reporting & Analytics:Develop high-impact visualizations usingAction Centers ,KPIs , and theQAD 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 theAdaptive 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 CentersQualifications Experience:Minimum 8 years in QAD consulting, with at least 3 years inAdaptive ERP/UXenvironments. 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 asAutomotive(MMOG/LE),Life Sciences(FDA compliance), orHigh Tech .