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:

Apply knowledge and experience using your expertise of the A&D industry in complex, multi-phase projects.  You are the solution owner and will take responsibility for the delivery of a solution that provides the value the customer is looking for.

Take the lead in delivering the IFS solution, maintain clear communication on all aspects of the solution with the customer project and management team.  Provide clear guidance to the project team on key aspects of the customer solution.

Work closely with the IFS Project Manager to ensure the risks from complex requirements are minimized.  Identify and highlight scope changes.  Challenge any deviation from standard process.

Work closely with the customer to ensure the solution supports the customers business strategy.  

Coordinate and delegate work within the delivery team; ensure the IFS Implementation Methodology is applied and delivers according to the project milestones.

Work with partners and system integrators in ensuring the IFS experience is consistent regardless of the delivery mechanism.

Maintain the focus on ensuring we deliver value to the customer.

Be involved in the successful delivery Success services.

Be familiar with the available IFS Accelerators, and how they can be applied to a customer project

Articulate product direction and the potential value it could bring to our customers.

Experienced in complex implementations in the A&D industries

Previous experience of ERP implementations, either as a consultant/solution architect, or part of a customer implementation team

Advanced communication and presentation skills

Experienced in leading a team and delivering solutions

The Solution Architect plays a key role in delivering value to our customers.  Great communication skills and a proactive approach to working with the customer and colleagues from IFS and partners are essential