Principal IFS Cloud Expert
Location : Remote - India
Experience : 8+ years total IFS experience, with a minimum of 3 full cycles of IFS Cloud implementation
About the Role :
We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Principal IFS Cloud Expert with 8+ years of total experience in the IFS product suite. This role requires a proven track record, specifically including involvement in a minimum of 3 full lifecycle implementations of IFS Cloud.
This is a fully remote opportunity within India, focused on leveraging your expertise to design, implement, and optimize IFS Cloud solutions for our clients, ensuring business satisfaction and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities :
- IFS Cloud Implementation Leadership : Lead and manage the full lifecycle of IFS Cloud implementations (version 21R1 or later), including planning, requirements gathering, design blueprinting, configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.
- Architecture & Solution Design : Act as the primary technical and functional authority for IFS Cloud, designing robust, scalable solutions that align with complex business processes, particularly in manufacturing, service management, or ERP domain areas.
- Customization and Configuration : Execute advanced configuration and customization within the IFS Cloud platform, utilizing tools like Lobby, Aurena pages, Custom Fields, and Event Management to meet specific client needs without compromising upgradeability.
- Integration Expertise : Define and oversee integration strategies for IFS Cloud with external systems, leveraging modern tools and methods (e.g., IFS Connect, REST APIs) to ensure seamless data flow.
- Business Process Alignment : Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders and process owners to analyze existing workflows, identify gaps, and re-engineer processes to maximize the value derived from the IFS Cloud platform.
- Testing and Quality Assurance : Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, and user acceptance testing - UAT) to ensure the stability, performance, and integrity of the implemented solution.
- Mentorship and Documentation : Provide expert guidance and technical mentorship to project teams and client staff. Produce high-quality functional and technical documentation, including solution design documents and training materials.
Required Skill Set (Mandatory Skills) :
Experience : 8+ years of total functional and / or technical experience working with the IFS ERP suite.IFS Cloud Cycles : Mandatory proven track record of a minimum of 3 full lifecycle implementations of IFS Cloud (including upgrades or net-new implementations).Technical / Functional Mastery : Deep expertise in configuration, customization, and implementation methodologies specific to the IFS Cloud platform.Core Modules : Strong knowledge of key IFS functional areas (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Service Management).Integration : Experience defining and supporting integrations for IFS using standard IFS tooling and APIs.Communication : Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing consulting skills, capable of leading executive-level discussions.Preferred Skills :
Certification in IFS Cloud or specific core IFS modules.Experience with data migration strategies and tools for moving legacy data into IFS Cloud.Familiarity with the use of embedded analytics and reporting tools within IFS Cloud.(ref : hirist.tech)