QAD Technical Consultant

Persistent; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Annual health check-ups

Education and certifications support

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a QAD Technical Consultant with hands-on experience in QAD, Progress 4GL and Unix. This full-time role supports multiple Persistent locations with an 8–15 year experience range. Key duties include configuration, training, QA-standard adherence, environment reviews for upgrades, and delivering clear client guidance.

Strong emphasis on leading workshops, directing technical teams, and providing expert ERP insights to clients across engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years ERP/QAD implementation experience
• Experience in consulting and leading workshops for customers

Responsibilities

• Configuration, training, QA adherence, upgrade prep and deliverables.
• Coordinate and direct resources to resolve issues; handle complex problems.
• Lead activities in at least three applications/areas and guide clients and team members.
• Implementation: 5+ years QAD implementations or 8–10 years other ERP implementations
• Frequent client interaction; build relationships at multiple levels including management.
• Independently resolve QAD-related issues; research and analyze complex problems.
• Advise clients with recommended options and articulate the rationale clearly.
• Respond to client questions promptly or follow up with information.

Skills

QAD expertise

Progress/OpenEdge

Team leadership

Workshops facilitation

Tools

OpenEdge

MFG/Pro

Progress 4GL

Job description

About Position:

We are looking for a QAD Technical Consultant with hands on experience in QAD, Progress 4GL and Unix.

• Role: QAD Technical Consultant
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment
• Location: All Persistent Location
• Experience: 8 to 15 Years

What You’ll Do:

• Determined on a project-by-project basis, duties may include Configuration, training, following QA standards for implementation, environment reviews for customer upgrade preparation, adhering to schedules and budgets; creating deliverables.
• Work with and direct other resources to resolve issues as necessary. Responsible for resolving complex issues that require in-depth knowledge related to their subject matter expertise.
• Know at least three applications/technologies/areas well enough to lead the activities in that area and provide directions to client and other team members.
• Implementation: Minimum 5 years QAD systems implementation experience or 8-10 years of other ERP systems implementation experience
• Interact frequently and regularly with clients and is adept at establishing solid working relationships at several levels, including management.
• Independently resolve issues related to QAD applications and technology. Thoughtfully and carefully research and analyze more complex problems.
• Determine options and recommended solution and presents to the client in a manner that clearly articulates the issue, options, advantages and disadvantages and why they should proceed down the recommended path. Provide advice to clients in areas that may not be directly related to QAD applications.
• Respond and answer client questions. If answer is not known, follow up to get information to client in a timely manner.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• Progress/Open Edge experience essential. Experience in consulting, QAD, implementation, technical team lead, MFG/Pro, Progress, Open edge, technical environment review, Team Lead skills, leading workshops and presenting advanced training to customers, QAD ERP technical knowledge required.
• Understand the capabilities and functions of almost all QAD modules. May manage technical projects and may function in the technical project management role in addition to other project duties.
• Knowledgeable in Performance and Sizing hardware and ERP deployments. DBA expertise to understand the concepts that impact performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."