IFS Functional Consultant-FSM

Nextlink is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Principal IFS Solution Architect to lead the design strategy and evolution of our IFS Applications and IFS Cloud this business-critical role you will serve as the ultimate technical and functional authority translating complex corporate objectives into scalable future-proof architectural blueprints.

You will guide cross-functional implementation teams minimize technical debt through standardized design principles and act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design Governance

• End-to-End Design: Lead the overarching architectural design of IFS Applications/IFS Cloud solutions spanning core modules (Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Projects Service Management HR and CRM).
  

• Documentation & Standards: Develop comprehensive architectural documentation detailed integration maps data flows and strict configuration specifications.
  

• Technical Debt Mitigation: Evaluate system customization requests and fiercely advocate for standardized out-of-the-box or low-code/no-code solutions to preserve system upgradability.
  

• Governance: Ensure strict design consistency robust solution governance and adherence to global architectural standards across all workstreams.
  

Implementation & Integration Oversight

• Lifecycle Leadership: Guide functional and technical teams through the full lifecycle of complex IFS deployments upgrades and cloud transformations.
  

• System Integration: Architect secure and high-performing integrations between IFS and external ecosystems (MES CRM EAM WMS etc.) utilizing IFS Connect REST APIs XML and modern middleware platforms.
  

• Data & Security: Oversee configuration activities to ensure strict alignment with performance and security standards while guiding overarching data migration strategies mapping and validation efforts.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Strategic Alignment: Partner closely with business executives to align long-term corporate strategies with IFS system capabilities.
  

• Workshop Leadership: Act as the primary technical authority during design workshops solution reviews and steering committee approvals.
  

• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership mentorship and support to developers functional consultants project managers and internal end-users.
  

Optimization & Continuous Evolution

• Change Management: Conduct thorough impact analyses for change requests future enhancements or new module adoptions.
  

• Testing & Cutover: Lead rigorous solution testing efforts (SIT UAT) and drive meticulous cutover and go-live planning.
  

• Lifecycle Management: Monitor system performance post-implementation to drive automation process optimization and proactive adoption of new IFS Cloud releases.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Core Expertise

• 1015 years of progressive experience implementing configuring and architecting IFS Applications or IFS Cloud systems.
  

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep operational knowledge in one or more core IFS domains: Manufacturing Projects Service Management Supply Chain or Finance.
  

• Architectural Mastery: Advanced understanding of ERP architecture underlying data models configuration principles cloud environments and cloud deployment models.
  

• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes in asset-intensive project-based manufacturing or service management industries.
  

Required Skills:

5 years of experience in ERP consulting with at least 3 years in IFS Applications or IFS Cloud. Experienced in at least 2 full cycle IFS cloud implementations. Strong understanding of core business processes in one or more domains: finance HCM manufacturing logistics service projects etc. Involvement in full-cycle ERP implementation or upgrade projects. Familiarity with IFS Aurena interface and IFS Cloud capabilities. Possess good knowledge in IFS mobile application suite Industry experience in utilities is highly preferred. Should be proficient in both Dutch and English language

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1