Lead, Vertical AI Products

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London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Serve as the domain authority for a specific industry vertical to identify high-value AI use cases, engage customers, lead small cross-functional squads, translate industry needs into product requirements, drive product development through launch, and create go-to-market and pricing strategies to support sales and adoption.
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Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Vertical Product Leads who are the domain specialists for specific industrial sectors or horizontal use cases. These pivotal roles will bridge the gap between customer challenges and AI solutions, working directly with clients to identify high-value use cases and collaborating with our technical teams to transform these opportunities into market-ready products. You will serve as the industry authority, bringing deep sector knowledge and business acumen to guide the development of tailored AI solutions.

You will be responsible for becoming the voice of the customer within our organization, translating complex industry problems into well-defined use cases that our AI engineers will implement. This role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, a consultative approach to solution development, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams of technical specialists without necessarily having technical expertise yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop deep expertise in a specific vertical industry (e.g., aerospace, energy, manufacturing) and become the internal authority on that sector's challenges, workflows, and opportunities

● Build and maintain relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders to identify high-value problems that can be solved with AI

● Collaborate with customers to define use cases, validate solutions, and drive adoption

● Lead small, agile squads comprising AI engineers and designers to develop targeted solutions for industry-specific challenges

● Translate industry requirements into clear product specifications that technical teams can implement

● Develop GTM and pricing strategies for applications in your industry vertical

● Guide the product development process from initial concept through to commercial launch

● Create go-to-market strategies for industry-specific AI solutions and support sales teams in customer acquisition

● Represent the company at industry events and build thought leadership in your domain

● Stay current on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging challenges to identify new opportunities

Qualifications

● 8+ years of experience in a specific industry verticals with demonstrated expertise in operations, strategy, or transformation

● Strong understanding of business processes, operational challenges, and strategic priorities in your industry

● Experience working directly with enterprise clients in a consultative or advisory capacity

● Demonstrated ability to identify business problems and conceptualize effective solutions

● Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver products or projects

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders

● Experience managing product development lifecycles

● Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to build compelling business cases

● Ability to develop trusted relationships with C-suite and senior executives

● Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

 

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in a specific industry vertical with demonstrated expertise in operations, strategy, or transformation.
  • Deep domain expertise in a specific industry (e.g., aerospace, energy, manufacturing).
  • Strong understanding of business processes, operational challenges, and strategic priorities in the industry.
  • Experience working directly with enterprise clients in a consultative or advisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify business problems and conceptualize effective solutions.
  • Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver products or projects.
  • Experience managing product development lifecycles.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to build compelling business cases.
  • Ability to develop trusted relationships with C-suite and senior executives.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.

IFS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFS and has not been reviewed or approved by IFS.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support is presented as part of the package in North America through a 401(k) plan and references to pension/defined contribution arrangements in some contexts.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as available in some regions, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable pay elements such as monthly bonuses and profit sharing are described as meaningful in certain roles, with bonuses tied to performance outcomes like reduced downtime.

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The Company
HQ: Linköping
6,788 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 5,000 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifsdotcom Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/

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