IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ 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.

About IFS Copperleaf 

At IFS Copperleaf, our software helps some of the world’s largest organizations make better strategic decisions to build more resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Our award-winning, industry-changing solutions and our people are at the heart of that success. We combine deep industry expertise with world-class technology to help asset-intensive organizations plan, optimize, and realize value from their investments. 

As we continue to grow globally, we are looking for a Vice President, Global Solution Consulting to lead our pre-sales organization on a 14-month maternity leave cover. This role ensures that our global team continues to deliver extraordinary experiences and exceptional value for our clients, prospects, and partners. 

The Role 

The VP, Global Solution Consulting is responsible for leading the worldwide pre-sales function, driving excellence in solution consulting execution, industry positioning, and customer value articulation. You will ensure global consistency while empowering regional teams to succeed locally, guiding a team of Solution Consulting Directors and leaders across the Americas, Europe, and APJMEA regions. 

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will play an integral part in high-value pursuits, cross-functional collaboration, and the ongoing development of our people and processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and inspire a global team of Solution Consulting leaders and professionals to deliver exceptional outcomes across our regions and industries. 

• Set and execute the global Solution Consulting strategy aligned with IFS Copperleaf’s corporate objectives, revenue goals, and go-to-market plans. 

• Serve as a member of the global sales leadership team, representing Solution Consulting in strategic decision-making and planning. 

• Partner closely with executives in Sales, Marketing, Product, and CX to ensure our solutions are positioned effectively and our value story resonates with clients. 

• Provide input into broader GTM strategies, including market segmentation, Total Addressable Market (TAM) and Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) definition, sales organization design, and product roadmap prioritization. 

Operational Excellence & Sales Support: 

• Oversee the global pursuit of strategic deals, providing executive guidance and hands-on support for high-impact opportunities. 

• Ensure consistent application of Copperleaf’s sales methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive win rates, deal velocity, and customer satisfaction. 

• Support regional Solution Consulting leaders in team planning, pipeline prioritization, and resource management to maintain effective global coverage. 

• Oversee the Value Engineering practice, including establishing global standards for business value assessment, ROI modeling, and the execution of Opportunity Assessments. 

• Provide governance and oversight for the Sales Enablement function, ensuring that pre-sales, sales, and partner teams are equipped with the right tools, messaging, and skills to engage effectively. 

Team Leadership & Development :

• Mentor and develop regional leaders and their teams to foster technical depth, commercial acumen, and career growth. 

• Lead the Global Solution Consulting Council to drive alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistency of best practices worldwide. 

Experience & Qualifications 

• 10+ years in enterprise software pre-sales or solution consulting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity. 

• Proven experience leading large, diverse, and globally distributed teams. 

• Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles, complex solution positioning, and business value selling. 

• Experience working in asset-intensive industries (utilities, energy, transportation, or similar) is highly desirable. 

• Familiarity with IFS, Copperleaf, or comparable enterprise asset management and planning solutions is an asset. 

• Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders. 

Attributes for Success 

• A natural leader who builds trust, inspires high performance, and delivers results. 

• Strategic and proactive, with a passion for scaling organizations and driving impact. 

• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong cross-functional communication skills. 

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $180,000 to $200,000 CAD, plus bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

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.