Job Description

We are looking for a hungry, focused and resilient farming and hunting sales person with great collaboration and sales execution skills to help grow the business across the market unit. 

As the Account Executive you will be selling into a focused list of target accounts, you will be entrepreneurial in nature and excel at building pipeline, creating and closing opportunities. By using a consultative approach and methods and tools like value-based selling, Account Planning and excellent opportunity management you will lead sales activities for IFS's award winning products while also having access to the broader portfolio to bring value to our customers. You will use your industry knowledge and enterprise software sales expertise to identify and qualify deals, developing and closing sales opportunities with our existing customer base. 

The role is positioned within a high-growth market unit. This is an organisation going through transformational growth (organic and inorganic).  We are an ever-evolving business, challenging and disrupting the industry standards which are too often accepted by some of our competitors in the global enterprise software space.

Our go-to-market strategy is focused on geographical and key industry verticals within a matrixed sales organization. 

Responsibilities

• Strong sales execution and continued sharpening of these skills
• Prepare, update, own and execute the Go -To- Market Strategy for nominated industries
• Prepare, own, and maintain Territory Plan for agreed vertical
• Prepare Account Plan including deal action cards, mutual closing plans and power maps for named accounts
• Own the end-to-end sales process including demand generation, understating customer needs, agreeing a mutual evaluation process, owning the RFI/RFP process, building a business case for change and winning business, and utilizing resources within a matrix organization to get the job done.
• Work with partners to better penetrate into your accounts, creating joint sales plays that accelerate deal cycles and maximize value while providing strong delivery plans that lead to happy referenceable customers
• 100% responsibility for owning the annual sales targets and delivering as per the quarterly budget
• Continued pipeline building and demand generation activities to achieve 3x pipeline coverage
• Liaison with Sales leadership and Global teams to build a strong internal network and collaboration
• Manage and maintain complete CRM and Account hygiene, at all times, along with sales cadence, administration and reporting to ensure accurate forecasting

Qualifications

You will demonstrate:

• In-industry, enterprise software sales quota-carrying sales cycle delivery across the assigned geographic market within the assigned industries and accounts across the market unit
• An entrepreneurial mindset with innate curiosity and resilience
• Working knowledge of CRM systems and commitment to data hygiene and accurate reporting
• Willingness and appreciation of the sales process including cadence, forecasting and accurate reporting
• A track record of consistently meeting and over-achieving quota
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and a local language relevant to the market geography 
• Comfort working within a matrix-rich organisation, building relationships, and finding support to get the job done.

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In this visible and exciting role, the Revenue Recognition Director will be responsible for providing revenue recognition guidance to the Sales, Legal, Sales Operations and Pricing teams. In addition, this role acts as a trusted advisor during customer contract negotiations, contract reviews while ensuring revenue recognition compliance. The position reports to the Senior Director Global Revenue Recognition.

Lead by example in the recently formed revenue recognition team within IFS, enable the sales organization whilst ensuring compliance to all relevant IFS Revenue recognition policy/revenue recognition principles.

• Serve as the Revenue Recognition’s teams subject matter expert on revenue accounting and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, legal, deal desk and business operations.
• Review revenue related contracts for compliance with the IFS revenue recognition policy, IFRS 15 and determine appropriate treatment
• Prepare Deal summaries for each Deal review
• Business Partner Sales through the deal structure/negotiation process as required.
• Maintain and update internal controls documentation for revenue recognition and support audits of internal controls
• Thorough understanding of IFRS 15 implications for revenue recognition, preferred
• Work closely with the Company’s internal and external auditors as required to ensure approved revenue policies are adhered to and monitored and prepare schedules and reports in support of annual audit
• Work closely with team to document and write adhoc policy as well as updates to current policy.
• Support SSP studies

Qualifications

To be a successful at IFS your mindset will be the key factor, but to get even further we would like you to have the following relevant attributes and experience

• 5+ years in a fast-paced, high-growth software company
• BA/BS or equivalent in Finance/Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of relevant revenue accounting literature, specifically IFRS 15 is preferred
• Ability to have both a business and accounting perspective to revenue transactions
• Must have a proactive approach and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to research and simplify complex situations
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, having a strong work ethic

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For this role the focus is on Field Service customers and solutions, including field service mobile devices, optimization and scheduling of services, resource management etc. Applicants must have field service industry experience.

The Solution Architect (Consulting) is responsible for leading the overall business value and delivering an IFS solution fit for the customer. Key to this is gaining buy-in from both the Customer and the IFS teams. The Solution Architect enjoys the challenge of creating and communicating well thought through practical solutions that form the basis for successful implementations/transformations and ultimately lead to highly referenceable customers.

The Solution Architect – is responsible for leading all aspects of the solution, working closely with the IFS implementation team, as well as using their industry and implementation experience to advise and guide the customer project team.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Bring Manufacturing and Field Service industry expertise to guide customer project implementation
• Apply knowledge and experience in complex, multi-phase projects
• Take the lead in delivering the IFS solution, maintain clear communication on all aspects of the solution with the customer project and management team
• Work closely with the IFS Project Manager to ensure the risks from complex  requirements are minimized
• Coordinate and delegate work within the delivery team
• Work with partners and system integrators in ensuring the IFS experience is consistent regardless of the delivery mechanism
• Be familiar and advise on the successful application of IFS Accelerators
• Maintain the focus on ensuring we deliver value to the customer
• Be involved in the successful delivery of additional consulting services; Select, Success, Safeguarding
• Articulate product direction and the potential value it could bring to our customers

資格

• Experienced in complex implementations
• An expert in at least one of the core IFS industries; i.e. Manufacturing,  Field Service
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Experienced in leading a team and delivering solutions

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For this role the focus is on Field Service customers and solutions, including field service mobile devices, optimization and scheduling of services, resource management etc. Applicants must have field service industry experience.

The Solution Architect (Consulting) is responsible for leading the overall business value and delivering an IFS solution fit for the customer. Key to this is gaining buy-in from both the Customer and the IFS teams. The Solution Architect enjoys the challenge of creating and communicating well thought through practical solutions that form the basis for successful implementations/transformations and ultimately lead to highly referenceable customers.

The Solution Architect – is responsible for leading all aspects of the solution, working closely with the IFS implementation team, as well as using their industry and implementation experience to advise and guide the customer project team.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Bring Manufacturing and Field Service industry expertise to guide customer project implementation
• Apply knowledge and experience in complex, multi-phase projects
• Take the lead in delivering the IFS solution, maintain clear communication on all aspects of the solution with the customer project and management team
• Work closely with the IFS Project Manager to ensure the risks from complex  requirements are minimized
• Coordinate and delegate work within the delivery team
• Work with partners and system integrators in ensuring the IFS experience is consistent regardless of the delivery mechanism
• Be familiar and advise on the successful application of IFS Accelerators
• Maintain the focus on ensuring we deliver value to the customer
• Be involved in the successful delivery of additional consulting services; Select, Success, Safeguarding
• Articulate product direction and the potential value it could bring to our customers

資格

• Experienced in complex implementations
• An expert in at least one of the core IFS industries; i.e. Manufacturing,  Field Service
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Experienced in leading a team and delivering solutions

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• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and support month-end closing process, including preparation of management reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects and continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.
• Support initiatives to drive efficiencies around revenue recognition and revenue and cost related reporting processes.
• Support other areas within FP&A as required and in working with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience as an FP&A Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on data analysis and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, ) and ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong business acumen with a commercial mindset; sound financial awareness and a track record of producing high-quality analysis
• Good communication/interpersonal skills, including with non-finance stakeholders

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The WorkWave Team is seeking a skilled and capable Engineering Manager to guide a team of talented developers in building modern web applications. The role involves overseeing both front-end and back-end development, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. Our teams are composed of technologists, Software Engineers, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, UI/UX designers, TechOps, and DevOps professionals, all working to deliver our vision.

• Manage and lead a team of full-stack developers, providing mentorship, guidance, to foster professional growth and ensure project success.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Work closely with other engineering managers and product owners to define project needs, priorities, and timelines, and effectively communicate progress.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the development teams, implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Work with cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and operations to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Foster the growth and enhancement of the assigned WorkWave teams, including the recruitment of top-tier talent and performance management to build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the software development teams in Sri Lanka.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Create and maintain knowledge base documentation to facilitate efficient issue resolution and learning.

Qualifications

• University qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven capability in a similar role, demonstrating proficiency in managing software development teams in an agile environment, coupled with at least 5 years of hands-on full-stack development 
  OR 
  7-8 years of experience in full-stack development, accompanied by strong leadership acumen.
• Strong technical background with expertise in .NET Core, React (or other JS development), and MSSQL.
• Proven ability with scaling systems in a cloud environment (AWS) would be an added advantage.
• Proven ability with message-based architectures will be an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across geographies and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability working with engineering managers, QA managers, and product owners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Working knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality and the correct use of the IFS Implementation Methodology and other implementation tools to include overall project planning, direction and guidance
• Be responsible for the project status and reporting to the Project Steering Group
• Ensure implementation projects are delivered to budget and on time
• Manage scope and variations
• Control of commercial, resource time and functional project risks
• Oversee all communications and progress reporting with the customer
• Coordinate all IFS resources allocated to the customer project
• Set up the necessary project structures, reporting and forecasting within the internal IFS Applications environment
• Review all time and cost bookings each month, and to produce the services invoices up to the preliminary invoice stage, within the relevant reporting deadlines
• Liaise with the Finance Department in the progress and payment of outstanding invoices, in order to minimise customer debtor balances
• Oversee the delivery of technical development within the established IFS technical procedures
• From time to time, the Senior Project Manager may be required to liaise with sales management to provide pre-sales consultancy/presentations, and to construct responses and customer proposals
• The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties / projects as and when required.

Overall Required Competence

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the IFS implementation methodologies and is able to confidently educate others on this
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of and integrates appropriate project management tools and processes
• A deep understanding of the IFS Success Offerings (enabled, guided, tailored) and is able to present on these
• Understands when to apply/ obtain the necessary requisite subject matter expertise (technical/functional)
• Is able to maintain project objectivity
• Demontstrates the ability to take intitiative
• Demonstrates the ability to mentor more junior members of the team
• Within the confines of the project, is able to affect change and monitor progress
• Demonstrates the ability to respond in a politically astute manner
• Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict
• Is able to successfully run and facilitate meetings and workshops
• An understanding of IFS contracts (SOW's and MSA's) and the ability to interpret these
• A deep understanding of scope management, the ability to recognise scope changes
• Demonstrates the ability to Plan, lead, manage and deliver medium to large size projects
• The ability to draft a contract

Qualifications

• Native or business level Japanese is a must, business level English is preferred 
• University degree in a technical discipline, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification or work experience 
• Success if similar roles focused on project management
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project management
• Prior experience in managing ERP implementation projects (preferably several full project lifecycles)
• Experience in conducting projects using an Agile methodology would be an asset
• Certification in one of other Project Management methodologies Prince2 or PMP would be an asset

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For this role the focus is on Field Service customers and solutions, including field service mobile devices, optimization and scheduling of services, resource management etc. Applicants must have field service industry experience.

The Solution Architect (Consulting) is responsible for leading the overall business value and delivering an IFS solution fit for the customer. Key to this is gaining buy-in from both the Customer and the IFS teams. The Solution Architect enjoys the challenge of creating and communicating well thought through practical solutions that form the basis for successful implementations/transformations and ultimately lead to highly referenceable customers.

The Solution Architect – is responsible for leading all aspects of the solution, working closely with the IFS implementation team, as well as using their industry and implementation experience to advise and guide the customer project team.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Bring Manufacturing and Field Service industry expertise to guide customer project implementation
• Apply knowledge and experience in complex, multi-phase projects
• Take the lead in delivering the IFS solution, maintain clear communication on all aspects of the solution with the customer project and management team
• Work closely with the IFS Project Manager to ensure the risks from complex  requirements are minimized
• Coordinate and delegate work within the delivery team
• Work with partners and system integrators in ensuring the IFS experience is consistent regardless of the delivery mechanism
• Be familiar and advise on the successful application of IFS Accelerators
• Maintain the focus on ensuring we deliver value to the customer
• Be involved in the successful delivery of additional consulting services; Select, Success, Safeguarding
• Articulate product direction and the potential value it could bring to our customers

資格

• Experienced in complex implementations
• An expert in at least one of the core IFS industries; i.e. Manufacturing,  Field Service
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Experienced in leading a team and delivering solutions

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence Developer with expertise in Azure to provide ongoing development of the Microsoft SSAS Tabular Models and Power BI solutions. We are in the process of technology transformation to enhance our BI capabilities and are moving to Azure Synapse, Fabric, Notebooks and Spark to stay at the forefront of innovation which is a great time to join the team.

IFS is committed to fostering the professional growth of its employees. As part of your employment, you will have access to ongoing training and certification opportunities. We believe in equipping our team with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles and advance in their careers. Whether it's industry-specific certifications or skill enhancement programs, we provide the resources to help you reach your full potential.

The role requires a person who has development experience using the Microsoft toolset within Azure, specifically:

• Building SSIS packages or using Azure Data Factory
• SSAS Tabular/ semantic models that can be consumed by Power BI
• Azure SQL Server, Azure Synapse, notebook and Spark
• Build compelling Power BI reports that enable self-serve

Project delivery will follow an Agile methodology and therefore experience working collaboratively in sprint planning and delivery is critical.

Responsibilities:

1. Data Modelling and ETL Development:
   • Design and develop efficient and robust data models using SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services).
   • Create and manage ETL processes using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) to extract, transform, and load data into the Data Lake and data warehouse.
2. Power BI Development:
   • Design and develop visually compelling and insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI.
   • Ensure the effective use of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Power Query for data manipulation and analysis in Power BI.
3. Collaboration and Documentation:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements expected outcomes and measure
   • Document data models, ETL processes, and Power BI reports for knowledge sharing and future reference.
4. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
   • Monitor and troubleshoot BI solutions to identify and address performance issues, ensuring optimal system functionality and user satisfaction.
   • Provide support and expertise to resolve any BI-related incidents or problems in a timely manner.
5. Data Analysis and Optimization:
   • Optimize and fine-tune queries, data models, and ETL processes for improved performance and efficiency.
6. Code version management:
   • Responsible for version controlling code using Git.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with SSAS, SSIS, DAX and Power BI in Azure
• Examples of solving tangible business problems using data analytics based off complex data structures
• Proven experience in designing and implementing business intelligence solutions using Azure, Data Lake, Power BI, Fabric, Synapse, Notebook, Spark, SSIS and SSAS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure, Power BI, or SQL Server are a plus.

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As part of the Global Finance team, this role supports the M&A Unit Leadership team’s value creation initiatives and acquisition performance reporting. This role will play a crucial part in helping the M&A unit make informed decisions to keep acquisition performance on track with the original Business Plan. The M&A Finance Analyst must be passionate about building Power BI expertise with a commitment to develop these skills.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Building and continuously developing our M&A KPI dashboard in Power BI to monitor critical KPIs and track acquisition performance. 
• Creating visually appealing and easy-to-understand dashboards and reports to communicate complex data insights.
• Connecting Power BI to various data sources, consolidating data, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information.
• Optimizing the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure quick response times and efficient data loading.
• Collaborating with Global Integration leadership to understand their data needs and delivering solutions that align with business objectives.
• Building out the monthly acquisition PMI packs with the latest acquisition KPIs for reporting to IFS Senior Leadership.
• Collate acquisition Bookings and P&L performance across the M&A business unit, creating monthly excel packs for the leadership team with high level commentary.
• Review the Corporate Development team’s business plan and models during due diligence on future acquisitions to ensure integrity and identify errors.
• Support monthly board reporting, other shareholder reporting and audit committee reporting lined to the M&As.
• Examine financial data received from acquisition finance teams, identifying trends, and extracting meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• Obtaining pre-acquisition key metrics and ensuring they are stored in IFS systems.
• Generating regular financial reports to support the M&A unit.
• Be a trusted provider of information to the M&A unit, ensuring providence and reliability of data received and used to provide insight.

Qualifications

Specifically, you will have:

• Experience creating and continuously improving Power BI dashboards for stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery of updated data. You’ll have worked with Power BI in a previous role and be looking to develop this skill.
• Experience creating analysis and insight for senior leadership, with excellent data presentation skills.
• Ability to show attention to detail while working with large volumes of data, but also be able to step back and see “the big picture”.
• Ability to deliver in a fast paced, transformational environment driving change and continuous improvement with a positive attitude and critical mindset.
• A problem solver who creates solutions where standard processes don’t exist.
• Ability to work under pressure and capable of managing numerous work streams.
• Flexible & collaborative, being able to work at a strategic & hands-on level.
• Very clear communicator with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

You will be a qualified accountant or Finance degree with MBA or related Masters and have experience working with Power BI in prior roles. You will have a genuine passion for developing your expertise in Power BI and have a mindset of continuous improvement to our BI models.

In addition, you are fluent in written and spoken English. We expect you to be located so you can work from our Colombo office. Travel may be occasionally required.

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IFS Japan is seeking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Senior Enterprise Assets Management (“EAM”) Application Consultant.  You will be at the forefront of IFS product implementations working directly with IFS customers and partners on cutting edge industry solutions in the EAM sector. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with geographically distributed teams around the globe which will provide you with international exposure through project implementation and commercial execution.

To be successful in the role, you will have a background of successful project implementations and enjoy being the key functional expert in the EAM domain. You will be responsible for combining industry experience with IFS best practices to guide the customer through the implementation of core IFS business solutions.

Responsibilities include: 

•    Guiding our customers to improve their business through a deep understanding of the core IFS solution and industry accelerators. 
•    Understanding the customer’s business, industry and local asset, service and maintenance practices and policies.
•    Acting as a trusted advisor in articulating and critically evaluating customer-specific business solutions.
•    Seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.  
•    Understanding customer business needs and guiding them in the most effective usage of IFS Products.
•    Leading and owning the solution definition and scope for the EAM portion of the IFS Solution. 
•    Identifying and bridging the gap between the customer’s business requirements and IFS Products.
•    Conducting customer training sessions and workshops.
•    Guiding and assisting the customer with testing and Go Live cut-over strategies. 
•    Keeping up to date with regulatory and compliance requirements of EAM domain in the key focus industries.
•    Managing, coaching and mentoring IFS colleagues. 
•    Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing IFS products, processes and methodology.

Qualifications

Essential:
•    An academic background with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology or equivalent. 
•    Experience delivering EAM Solutions in a similar role.
•    Proven ability to lead and influence teams, colleagues, customers and partners.
•    Ability to articulate and critically evaluate customer-specific business needs and solutions in a customer facing role. 
•    Expertise in business process mapping and deployment.
•    Strong problem-solving ability, analytical skills and strategic thinking.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills including stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills at the executive level. 
•    Ability to work independently and within a team setting. 
•    Fluent in English and Japanese, both oral and written. 
•    Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Desirable:
•    Knowledge and record of IFS products implementation.
•    Industry-specific knowledge from target industries.

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The successful individual will execute the Product Marketing strategy. This will require a deep understanding of our customers and market to develop positioning, messaging and content for the ERP solution area with some responsibilities for our AI technology. You will be aligned to specific industries and may work on other solution areas as the business requires.

• Own your product marketing initiatives and plans aligned to GTM.
• Solution knowledge: collaborate with product management and other stakeholders and develop deep product and solution knowledge to create and adapt messages and differentiated stories.
• Competitive landscape: work with the competitive intelligence team to deliver differentiated messaging and content.
• Audience frameworks: Identify, develop, maintain, and use personas in your buying center to create targeted content and talking points.
• Content: Create, review, and maintain relevant content for use by Marketing Teams, Corporate Communications, and Customer-facing teams based on the buyer journey.
• Develop compelling thought leadership. stay abreast of trends and research for your solutions areas and industries.
• Activities relating to product releases and key announcements
• Sales enablement: equip customer-facing teams with the latest tools 
• Collaborate with the Analyst Relations team on analysts’ briefings and inquiries, to influence perception and support analyst report submissions.
• Coordinate and communicate on a regular cadence with other marketing teams, internal presentations, and, post on our global intranet.
• Represent and serve as a spokesperson for your assigned area.
• Develop relationships with customers and partners to deliver relevant messaging and content.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Must be able to work independently and take the initiative to develop opportunities and address problems to move the business forward.
• Experience in synthesizing complex information into simple messages.
• Persuasive and concise written communication and strong verbal skills.
• Experienced in participating regularly in customer and prospect meetings.
• Experience in presenting to external audiences through various channels.
• Ability to influence without authority across organizational departments.

Essential Qualifications:

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Product Marketing Manager, Product Manager, or similar role in B2B software/technology in a global environment.
• Experience in the enterprise software space

Desirable Skills:

• General understanding of AI,  ML and ERP.
• Experience in defining GTM strategies and market analysis/research.
• Comfortable working with agencies and creative teams to develop assets such as videos and collateral.
• Degree-educated in Business, Marketing, Communications, a similar field, or equivalent work experience

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality and the correct use of the IFS Implementation Methodology and other implementation tools to include overall project planning, direction and guidance
• Be responsible for the project status and reporting to the Project Steering Group
• Ensure implementation projects are delivered to budget and on time
• Manage scope and variations
• Control of commercial, resource time and functional project risks
• Oversee all communications and progress reporting with the customer
• Coordinate all IFS resources allocated to the customer project
• Set up the necessary project structures, reporting and forecasting within the internal IFS Applications environment
• Review all time and cost bookings each month, and to produce the services invoices up to the preliminary invoice stage, within the relevant reporting deadlines
• Liaise with the Finance Department in the progress and payment of outstanding invoices, in order to minimise customer debtor balances
• Oversee the delivery of technical development within the established IFS technical procedures
• From time to time, the Senior Project Manager may be required to liaise with sales management to provide pre-sales consultancy/presentations, and to construct responses and customer proposals
• The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties / projects as and when required.

Overall Required Competence

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the IFS implementation methodologies and is able to confidently educate others on this
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of and integrates appropriate project management tools and processes
• A deep understanding of the IFS Success Offerings (enabled, guided, tailored) and is able to present on these
• Understands when to apply/ obtain the necessary requisite subject matter expertise (technical/functional)
• Is able to maintain project objectivity
• Demontstrates the ability to take intitiative
• Demonstrates the ability to mentor more junior members of the team
• Within the confines of the project, is able to affect change and monitor progress
• Demonstrates the ability to respond in a politically astute manner
• Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict
• Is able to successfully run and facilitate meetings and workshops
• An understanding of IFS contracts (SOW's and MSA's) and the ability to interpret these
• A deep understanding of scope management, the ability to recognise scope changes
• Demonstrates the ability to Plan, lead, manage and deliver medium to large size projects
• The ability to draft a contract

Qualifications

• Native or business level Japanese is a must, business level English is preferred 
• University degree in a technical discipline, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification or work experience 
• Success if similar roles focused on project management
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project management
• Prior experience in managing ERP implementation projects (preferably several full project lifecycles)
• Experience in conducting projects using an Agile methodology would be an asset
• Certification in one of other Project Management methodologies Prince2 or PMP would be an asset

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• Collaborating with project managers to develop project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. 
• Contributing to the development and upkeep of project documentation, with a specific focus on monitoring project budgets, invoicing, revenue recognition, and forecasting revenue/costs for active projects, along with other relevant operational duties. 
• Assisting the Project Manager in ensuring that the IFS project team is well-informed about the critical business requirements outlined by the customer. 
• Working under the guidance of the IFS Project Manager, as appropriate, to plan and execute specific project activities. 
• Assist the Project Manager to generate customer invoices, compile support documentation, and oversee the approval and payment processes with the Finance team. 
• Supporting Project Managers in providing month-end Cost & Revenue accrual data to the Finance team and facilitating the monthly reversal of project accruals. 
• Assisting in the monthly development of the Profit and Loss forecast and analysis for the Market Unit. 
• Addressing information requests from senior leadership and stakeholders. 
• Strengthening the knowledge base and collaboration tools within the team. 
• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the IFS consulting team are aware of the key business requirements set out by the customer. 
• Assist the IFS Project Manager in driving the Project Team and Customer team  
• Assist the IFS Project Manager in ensuring Quality and Value Assurance 
• Assist in ensure the scope of the delivery contract is according to IFS methodology 
• Identifying and highlighting project risks, recording them systematically, and communicating them effectively to the relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business, Engineering or an applicable education in operations, or equivalent. 
• Certified Associate in Project Management, or equivalent Project Management Essentials certification, or equivalent project management experience  
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the consulting, enterprise software, or system integrators environments. 

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