Designing and overseeing the technical architecture, managing end to end technical delivery, coordinating across environments, and ensuring all technical aspects of the IFS platform are robust, secure, scalable, and aligned with organisational needs
Responsible for shaping significant architecture and technology decisions in support of the implementation and ongoing adoption of the IFS platform.
Lead, support and influence a matrix team to ensure that the practices and standards required within IFS are embedded within technology and change delivery.
Translate complex business change into technical solutions within the IFS platform ensuring that the principle of adopt, not adapt, remains at the forefront of delivery.
Ensure new designs and projects meet functional requirements, system compliance, and any predefined standards.
Work with third party partners to ensure quality and adherence to relevant IFS platform best practice and governance.
Lead the technical implementation of IFS (Cloud or Apps 10+), overseeing infrastructure, integrations, environments, and deployment architecture.
The primary technical contact for the IFS programme, coordinating with vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
Own the technical roadmap and environment plan for IFS, ensuring availability, security, and alignment with project timelines.
In collaboration with solution architects, integration leads, and data teams ensure technical dependencies are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Oversee configuration and management of IFS, APIs, data integrations, middleware and third-party systems.
Support and guide DevOps and infrastructure teams on deployment automation, patching, and change management strategies.
Ensure non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, DR, compliance) are met across the solution design.
Maintain strong documentation, handover processes, and operational transition planning with Application Support and Service Operations.
Advise on technical risk mitigation and issue resolution, including troubleshooting and vendor escalation.