IFS

Remote UK | Occasional Travel

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

167 Solutions are working with a global organisation investing heavily in the modernisation of its enterprise systems landscape. As part of continued growth and transformation, we are looking for an experienced IFS Platform Lead to drive the evolution, optimisation and adoption of a business-critical ERP platform.

This position sits between technology and operations, providing an opportunity to influence business processes, improve system utilisation and support strategic initiatives across multiple functions.

The successful candidate will become the subject matter expert for the organisation's IFS environment, helping business teams maximise value from the platform whilst supporting future enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.

You will work alongside operational leaders, technology teams and external partners to ensure the platform continues to meet the changing needs of the business.

This role would suit someone who enjoys improving business processes, solving complex operational challenges and driving long-term ERP strategy.

• Acting as the primary owner and champion of the IFS platform across the organisation
• Identifying opportunities to streamline business operations through system enhancements
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand challenges and deliver practical ERP solutions
• Driving platform adoption and increasing utilisation of existing capabilities
• Supporting strategic business projects and transformation programmes
• Leading the delivery of new functionality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing relationships with external vendors, implementation partners and internal teams
• Supporting system roadmap planning and future platform development
• Ensuring data integrity, security and overall platform effectiveness
• Creating a positive user experience through training, guidance and support
• Evaluating emerging functionality within IFS Cloud and recommending improvements
• Helping establish best practice processes and operational standards

• Previous experience working with IFS ERP in either a lead, functional, consultant or application management capacity
• Strong understanding of enterprise business processes and operational workflows
• Experience supporting business change and technology-driven transformation
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Experience improving user adoption and driving platform engagement
• Understanding of ERP configuration, security, workflows and reporting
• Experience working with integrated business systems and third-party applications
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• IFS Cloud
• ERP transformation programmes
• Business process mapping and optimisation
• Reporting and analytics solutions
• Manufacturing, engineering, projects, service or supply chain environments
• Vendor and partner management

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of a global ERP platform
• High-profile role with significant business visibility
• Flexible remote working model
• Exposure to enterprise transformation initiatives
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Collaborative and forward-thinking technology environment

Whether you currently work as an IFS Functional Consultant, ERP Lead, IFS Application Manager, ERP Business Analyst, IFS Product Owner or Senior ERP Analyst, this role offers the chance to take ownership of a strategically important platform and make a genuine impact on business performance.