IFS Solutions Architect

Now Hiring: IFS Solutions Architect (Remote | Long-Term Contract)
Contract Duration: 2–3 Years
Location: Remote 

We’re supporting a large-scale IFS Cloud transformation across a multi-division organization and seeking a senior-level IFS Solutions Architect to join the program on a long-term contract basis. This is a rare opportunity to help lead a full IFS Cloud implementation that spans multiple business units and hundreds of users.

The Solutions Architect will guide the design and delivery of IFS Cloud — particularly across manufacturing and supply chain modules — ensuring leading practices are applied throughout the entire ERP transformation. This role is strategic and solution-driven , not hands-on technical, and will interface closely with both business stakeholders and implementation partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IFS Manufacturing Modules, including:

• Discrete Manufacturing

• Engineer-to-Order

• Configure-to-Order

• Shop Floor Reporting

• Material and Resource Planning

• Apply IFS and business process expertise across areas such as Inventory, Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, and Maintenance

• Translate business needs into functional requirements that guide system configuration

• Oversee site-level requirements, testing, and training during the rollout

• Support change management and adoption strategies

• Identify and help mitigate project risks and issues

• Develop internal toolkits, methodologies, and training for ERP rollout

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert during stakeholder discussions or sales cycles

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  Skills & Experience Required
• 7+ years of ERP implementation experience , with at least 2+ years specifically in IFS Cloud

• Strong business process knowledge across Manufacturing and supporting areas (Plan to Produce, Procure to Pay, Part Setup to Costing)

• Proven success designing IFS solutions across multi-site, multi-entity organizations

• Ability to engage across business and technical teams and manage stakeholder expectations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word

• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently

Travel Requirement:

Up to 50% during key phases of implementation