Senior Project Manager

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of IFS projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources, and the success of the project.

The Senior Project Manager is acting on behalf of IFS as a focal point of expertise to ensure the Value Realization to the Customer and Revenue Generation to IFS. Key to this is a firm understanding of Project Management in general and the IFS Methodologies in particular, highlighting the ability to gain trust from both the Customer and the IFS teams. The Senior Project Manager enjoys the challenge of being the key driver, decision maker, engager, and motivator in projects, while consistently having control of both short- and long-term revenue realization along with set KPIs.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for core activities including, but not limited to:

Demonstrate expertise in interpreting and applying IFS contract structures.

Lead the development and execution of detailed project plans while ensuring financial and timeline adherence.

Strategically allocate resources to optimize project delivery efficiency.

Set up and oversee project governance structures, reporting, and financial tracking.

Own project status reporting to the Project Steering Group and key stakeholders.

Lead risk management efforts, proactively mitigating project challenges.

Assess Change Requests and coordinate necessary adjustments to ensure smooth project

execution.

Deliver compelling presentations on IFS Success Offerings to customers and stakeholders.

Manage team coordination, delegation, and workload balancing for optimal project

delivery.

Evaluate team performance, providing guidance on skill enhancement and professional

growth.

Drive team cohesion through consistent communication and methodology application.

Contribute actively to industry knowledge sharing within the Project Management

network.

Develop deep industry insights and apply them to project execution and client

interactions.

Identify opportunities for upselling services to enhance customer satisfaction and

engagement.

Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive project

success.

Oversee project quality and adherence to the IFS Implementation Methodology, ensuring effective planning, direction, and execution.

Provide strategic guidance to the project consulting team, ensuring high-quality service

delivery.

Work closely with the Solution Architect to define clear implementation activities for each project phase.

Build and maintain professional relationships within IFS and externally, fostering trust and collaboration.

Act as a key communication bridge between stakeholders, senior management, and project teams.

Strengthen coordination between the Project Manager, Solution Architect, and Leads to ensure alignment throughout the project.

Identify opportunities beyond core project scope and collaborate with Sales for follow-up.

Understand key customer drivers and align IFS solutions to support and enhance their value proposition.

Apply a commercial mindset to maximize customer value for IFS in coordination with the

Sales team.

Motivate the project team, provide direction, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve targets.

Manage conflicts effectively to maintain project momentum.

Respond to challenges with political awareness and professionalism.

In addition to this, you are also expected to:

Leverage in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and

integration to manage complex projects.

Lead projects using established project management methodologies and best practices.

Stay current on product developments and proactively assess their impact on ongoing

projects.

Embody IFS values, fostering a collaborative and customer-centric environment.

Lead and facilitate project meetings and workshops to align teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential:

University degree in a technical discipline, MBA, or equivalent processional qualification

Prior experience in managing ERP implementation projects (preferably full lifecycles)

Fluency in English and local language (verbal and written)

Desirable:

Solid knowledge of IFS Software

Participation in implementation of IFS Products

Specific Industry knowledge from target industries

Experience in delivering a broad range of IFS Consulting Services

Experience in conducting projects using an Agile methodology would be an asset

Certification in one of other Project Management methodologies Prince2 or Project

Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

Salary Range: $84,300 - $112,350 plus bonus

Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401K with Company contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and di