IFS Functional Lead – Profile
An accomplished IFS Functional Lead with extensive experience in delivering business-driven solutions within the IFS Applications / IFS Cloud environment. Expert in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that system configurations align with operational needs and strategic goals.
Highly skilled in analyzing business processes, leading functional design, and driving successful implementations across key IFS modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects, and Asset Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead functional workstreams across IFS implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional solutions
- Configure IFS modules in line with best practices and business objectives
- Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams
- Facilitate workshops, user training, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
- Ensure process alignment, system adoption, and continuous improvement
- Support change management and business transformation initiatives
Core Skills
- IFS Functional Expertise: IFS Cloud / Apps 10 modules (Finance, SCM, Projects, Maintenance, HR)
- Business Analysis: Requirements gathering, process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
- Configuration: Functional setup, workflows, approvals, business rules
- Testing: UAT coordination, test planning, defect management
- Reporting: Business reporting, KPIs, dashboards (Power BI, IFS Lobbies)
- Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Visio, Excel
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid delivery
Key Competencies
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Business process improvement and optimization
- Functional leadership and team coordination
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Change management and user adoption
Typical Experience
- 5–10+ years working with IFS Applications / IFS Cloud
- Strong background in one or more functional domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Projects)
- Proven experience leading functional streams or teams
- Hands-on involvement in full lifecycle IFS implementations
Value Proposition
An IFS Functional Lead ensures that business requirements are accurately translated into effective system solutions, maximizing the value of IFS while driving user adoption, operational efficiency, and successful project outcomes.
- Ref:
- 49242