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Senior Project Manager

IFS258 open roles

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Itasca, Illinois, United States
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12.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. IFS postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.7%7 days
  4. 20.4%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
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IFS median: 14 days open

The posting

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

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 accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. 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.

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 disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events

At IFS, you will work in a growing global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with accountability. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varied work assignments in a collaborative environment alongside committed colleagues.

With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to product development, we are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. From sales to consulting, we are proud to serve world-class customers around the world with our flagship products.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our company.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

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