QAD Technical Consultant

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work hours

Education sponsorship

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a QAD Technical Consultant with hands-on experience in QAD, Progress 4GL and Unix to lead ERP implementations and client engagements. The role requires strong technical and leadership capabilities, including managing workshops, solving complex issues, and guiding teams across multiple modules.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years of relevant experience, superior communication skills, and the ability to interact with clients and management to deliver technically sound

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years QAD implementations or 8–10 years other ERP implementations.
• Experience with Progress/OpenEdge stack.
• Experience leading workshops and presenting advanced training to customers.

Responsibilities

• Configure, train, and ensure QA standards for implementations.
• Coordinate with client teams and internal resources to resolve complex issues.
• Lead activities in at least three application areas and provide client directions.
• Interact with clients regularly and maintain strong working relationships with management.
• Identify options, present recommended solutions, and advise clients on related areas.

Skills

QAD ERP

Team Lead

Client interaction

Problem solving

Tools

QAD

Progress/OpenEdge

Unix

Progress 4GL

Job description

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.
• 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
• 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

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

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