
Ricardo Ferro Ribeiro
Senior ERP Auditor, Functional Analyst, Project Manager & Functional Consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering complex, multicountry implementations across Europe, Latin America. Specialized (X3,HR,Crystal)
Salary / Daily rate
Lisbon, Portugal
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
I've led full implementation cycles — from requirements and solution design to configuration, testing, training, go-live and continuous improvement — consistently aligning business needs with a scalable technical architecture. My background includes working as CIO, senior consultant and ERP program lead in regulated and high-demand environments. Strong expertise in Crystal Reports, SQL, cross-system integrations (EBR, LIMS, QMS, BMS, BI), global stakeholder management and change enablement. Known for building reliable ERP ecosystems, improving operational efficiency and driving digital transformation initiatives in multinational organizations. Passionate about creating business value through technology, developing resilient teams and helping companies evolve their enterprise systems to support sustainable, long-term growth. Resume: Business Analysis. (2025) IT Director since two years. (2023/24) Implementation / training of Sage Enterprise Management Software - X3 (ERP X3, HRM X3 and FRP Fixed Assets). Implementation / training of software ERP Primaverabss. Professional goals: Business analysis. IT coordination. Consultant / coordinator of projects of management software implementation. Coordination / monitoring of the implementation of an ERP system. Specializations: MBA in Sports Management – Unisport (2025–2026, ongoing) 2019 – 2020 SAGE Lisboa • Update training with certification (Sage ERP X3 Financial) 2011 – 2015 SAGE Lisboa • Update Training Sage ERP X3 and X3 HRM (Human Resources). 2010 – 2011 SAGE Lisboa • Training in advanced modules, including production management, development (programming) and business intelligence. FRP Fixed Assets (assets / assets) 2009 – 2010 SAGE Lisboa • Update Training Sage ERP X3. After 2007 Training in Safe X3 (ERP, HRM and FRP). 2007 - Primavera bss ERP update, version 7, Crystal reports. 2001/2006 - Several courses of the Primavera Software ERP. 2001 - Microsoft Course M2072 - Administering the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database.esume 1997 – 1998 Higher Institute of Management - Postgraduate degree in financial management. 1990 – 1995 International University of Lisbon - Bachelor's degree in business management.
Work experience
Analista funcional Sage X3
Grupo ETE
May 2025 - Oct 2025
6 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Director of IT
SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals LTD
Feb 2023 - Mar 2025
2 years 2 months
2580 Carregado, Portugal
Freelancer Senior consultant ERP / Human Resources / Project management
Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
8 months
Sage Enterprise Management/Support Consultant (X3)
ÍnCentea Wide
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 1 month
Lisbon, Portugal
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (consulting team)
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (X3) & Systems Analyst
QUEIJOS SANTIAGO
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
10 months
Portugalete, Biscay, Spain
Gestão projetos. Apoio no desenvolvimento projetos Sage X3, desenho funcional, suporte implementação e parametrização. Identificação de melhorias e apoio ao processo logístico. Helpdesk.
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (X3)
INCENTEA Wide
Sep 2020 - May 2021
9 months
Portugalete, Biscay, Spain
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (project team)
Freelancer Senior consultant ERP / Human Resources
Implementation, Training and technical assistance of Sage X3 (ERP/HRM/Abel). Implementação, Formação
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
5 months
Implementation, Training and technical assistance of Sage X3 (ERP/HRM/Abel). Implementação, Formação e assistência técnica de Sage X3 (ERP/HRM/Abel).
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (X3)
Datel
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
1 year
Warrington, UK
Sage Enterprise Management Consultant (financial team)
Senior Manager Sage Enterprise Management (X3)
Sage Brasil
Feb 2017 - Mar 2019
2 years 2 months
Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Senior management & coordinator (CCQ-Quality assurance), Sage Enterprise Management (X3)
Freelancer Senior consultant ERP / Human Resources
Sage Enterprise Management (X3) and Primavera bssFreelance
Jun 2012 - Mar 2017
4 years 10 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Implementation, Training and technical assistance of Sage X3 (ERP/HRM/Abel). Implementação, Formação e assistência técnica de Sage X3 (ERP/HRM/Abel).
Education
Rumos
MCSE, Certificação em NT-4 ” Microsoft Certificate
2000 - 2000
1 year
Universidade Internacional
Licenciatura, Gestão empresas
1990 - 1995
6 years
Instituto Superior de Gestão
Pós-graduação, Finanças