QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.
QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain. Only candidates based in Mumbai, Pune, or Chennai will be considered, as our operations are strictly limited to these three locations.
The Senior Support Trainer plays a key role in strengthening the capabilities of QAD’s global Support organization by delivering structured, impactful training programs. The primary objective of this role is to equip Support team members—both new and experienced—with the product knowledge, tools proficiency, process clarity, and soft skills necessary to provide world-class support to our customers.
The role encompasses end-to-end responsibility for training across four focus areas: New Hire Onboarding, Continuing Education, New Product & Process Training, and Soft Skills & Tools Enablement. It requires close collaboration with Support leadership, Product Management, and subject matter experts to ensure training is aligned with business priorities and reflects the evolving needs of a dynamic SaaS environment.
With a global scope, the Senior Support Trainer must tailor training approaches to different audiences while maintaining consistency in content and outcomes. The role also involves evaluating training effectiveness and continuously improving content based on feedback, performance trends, and product updates. This position is pivotal to driving a culture of continuous learning and ensuring our support teams are fully prepared to meet customer expectations as we scale.
Conduct engaging and effective training sessions on QAD products, tools, and processes in both virtual and in-person formats.
Tailor delivery approaches based on audience experience and learning style.
Design and develop self-paced, digital learning content using modern instructional design principles.
Incorporate AI tools and innovative learning methods to enhance engagement and knowledge retention.
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS): assign courses, monitor completion, conduct knowledge checks, and generate training reports.
Ensure seamless user experience and data accuracy within the LMS.
Partner with internal teams such as R&D, Tier 3 Support, and Product Management to facilitate knowledge transfer sessions.
Act as the liaison between subject matter experts and the support team for effective training content.
Maintain and regularly update the Support Training Portal with the latest learning content, product updates, tools, and process changes.
Provide feedback and progress reports on new hires; identify and escalate any performance or engagement concerns.
Stay current with trends and developments in the tech and learning industries.
Embrace new learning technologies and methodologies, including AI-driven tools.
Lead or participate in training-related projects and initiatives.
If lacking prior experience, demonstrate willingness to learn and manage projects within the training domain.
Support a global audience by delivering training during EMEA and AMS-friendly hours as needed.
Participate in shift rotations, weekend shifts, and on-call coverage to provide uninterrupted global support.
Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and priorities, ensuring alignment with the overall mission of delivering high-quality support.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
5 years of relevant experience in supporting enterprise products, demonstrating expertise in resolving complex technical issues, and delivering exceptional customer-focused solutions.
Excellent people skills with the ability to work in a global team environment
One year of prior working experience with QAD Applications
5+ years of experience in training delivery and instructional design, preferably in a technical support or enterprise software environment.
Strong familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Workday Learning, Moodle, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
Proficiency in using content creation tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Canva, etc.) and AI-based training enhancers is a plus.
Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is an advantage.
Culturally aware and inclusive in a global work environment
Strong soft skills, business communication skills, and the ability to coach and develop these skills in others.
Embraces new learning technologies, tools, and approaches (including AI-driven learning solutions)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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