Job Title: IFS Solutions Architect (IFS Cloud) – Permanent Role
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (On-Site)
Team Size: 3 IT Professionals
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced IFS Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IFS Cloud implementations to join our on-site team in Düsseldorf. As part of a tight-knit IT team of three professionals, you will play a pivotal techno-functional role, combining strategic consulting with hands-on architecture and implementation responsibilities.
This is a permanent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about leveraging best practices to drive successful IFS transformations in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Manufacturing/Production industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of IFS Cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
* Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into system architecture, and deliver scalable ERP solutions.
* Provide techno-functional expertise across modules, especially in production, ETO, and supply chain management .
* Act as a key decision-maker, confidently driving architectural and process decisions with authority and clarity.
* Develop and document solution architectures, integration frameworks, and system configurations.
* Support Business Process Modelling (BPM) initiatives and drive business process optimization across departments.
* Manage small to medium-sized projects independently, including planning, scoping, and coordination.
* Offer hands-on support during all phases of the IFS Cloud implementation lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, and stabilize.
* Mentor junior team members and act as a subject matter expert for all IFS Cloud-related matters.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum 7–10 years of implementation experience with IFS Applications, including significant recent experience with IFS Cloud .
* Proven track record in leading IFS implementations, including greenfield deployments and upgrades.
* Strong domain expertise in Production, Manufacturing, and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environments.
* Demonstrated experience in solution architecture design, project management, and business process consulting .
* Ability to operate across functional and technical domains with a “hands-on” approach when necessary.
* Fluent in English ; German proficiency is a plus.
Desired Skills:
* Expertise in BPM tools, process documentation, and continuous improvement.
* Strong leadership and communication skills with the confidence to drive and enforce decisions .
* Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a small, agile IT team.
Why Join Us?
* A high-impact role in a dynamic, hands-on IT team.
* Opportunity to shape and influence ERP strategy and implementation in a growing organization.
* Collaborative and focused working culture with decision-making authority.
* Competitive salary and benefits in a stable, permanent role.