IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ 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.

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Product Management Lead for Application Development Frameworks to join our global RnD team. This critical role requires a unique blend of functional product management skills and technical understanding of application development. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a hands-on leader who can work cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions while growing a team of product managers under them. In this role you need to be located in the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden or Sri Lanka.

What is the role?

• Identify investments and define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Application Development Framework. 

• Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to develop and launch new features and products. 

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. 

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business goals. 

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform decision-making. 

• Advocate for the end-user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, reliable, and meet user needs. 

• Identify roadblocks and demonstrate the ability to provide practical recommendations for overcoming them. 

• Oversee the product budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with financial goals. 

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Minimum of 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in the technology, software, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with application development frameworks.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Proven ability to understand customer needs and translate them into successful products.
• You can work remotely from home, or from one of our nearby offices. The job can be fulfilled both from Sri Lanka as well as Europe.

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application through our online applicant management system in English language, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date.

Interviews and selections will be carried out continuously. As a step in our recruitment process, all candidates will undergo a DISC assessment (PPA) to help us understand our future employees, please note that this is not a decision-making tool, & is used to supplement our recruitment process.

We assure you explicit discretion and a comprehensive protection of your interests!

We respectfully decline all offers of recruitment and/or advertising assistance.

Need help or have questions?  

Markus Nosek (European Talent Acquisition Partner) will support you during your application process. For further information please contact me via E-Mail or on LinkedIn.