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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.

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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.

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A Director of Program Mangement (DPgM) within Cloud Engineering has the overall responsibility for realizing the intended value of approved investment cases within the allocated domain. He or she will oversee coordinated execution of multiple investments while managing the risks associated with the execution. 

The main focus of the work of the Cloud Engineering team is on the creation, enhancement and maintenance of automated pipelines enabling the onbaording of new customers. Once onboarded the automation then allows for the deployment of new services and applications whilst at the same time giving our customers the the power to manage their IFS Cloud solution lifecycle through self service capabilities.

The DPgM functions as the key link between Product Management, Customers and Software Engineering, ensuring that the product vision gets translated into a set of initiatives aimed at delivering the intended value, as per the IFS Development Process.

The DPgM is repsonsible for the delivery of intended value on time, on budget, and with the right quality together with the Software Engineering leaders and Quality Assurance Leaders. The DPgM would strive to achieve great customer adoption of the products delivered and high customer satisfaction.

The DPgM will lead a Program Management team and works with all aspects of the development cycle alongside the Software Engineering leader; from scope definition and design, through to delivery to market and ongoing support. Depending on the scale of the operation he or she can be part of a development team during the life of the investment case or work across multiple teams. Coordination, sequencing, and prioritization within the set scope, as well as ensuring development is on track across investment areas would be part of his or her daily activities. Ensuring that the right amount of prioritised work comes in from the backlog.

The DPgM will also be an evangelist who inspires colleagues, customers, and partners both internally and externally. This also includes explaining plans, demonstrating product capabilities, and presenting our vision, strategy, and roadmap. He or she continuously works to expand domain knowledge, pro-actively shares knowledge and experience, and guides others. Interacting and collaborating effectively across all parts of R&D and the wider organization is a must to succeed

The DPgM and their team will:

• Work together with Product Managers, Software Architects and Software Engineering Leaders to coordinate and plan work in designing and building world-class products that deliver value to our customers
• Analyse incoming business requirements and work with the team to create a high-level solution design, then come up with scope and delivery plan across multiple releases to get the best value for the investment
• Coordinate with cross functional units and teams to get the work planned for IFS releases
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in motivating teams towards the planned schedule
• Evangelize our Products and showcase how customers would benefit from what we deliver
• Understand technical aspects of the design and development to guide the team in decision making
• Be proactive, drive initiatives and take ownership
• Plan, execute & monitor the progress of development work
• Manage risks, issues & dependencies
• Coordinating across RnD groups when required for planned initiative work
• Manage customer escalations and handle communication

If you are looking for a new challenge with the possibility to lead and inspire, then the position as Program Manager is something for you!

You are also someone who; 

• B.Sc. in IT/Software Engineering or similar stream.
• Has Excellent communication, presentation, strong decision making and negotiation skills.
• Has very good coordination and organizational skills.
• Has good knowledge and experience working in the Cloud.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple competing priorities.
• Has a good understanding of current Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Azure, GitOps etc)

• 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.