About IGT1 Lanka
IGT1 is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates and also a sister company of IFS.
At IGT1, we partner with global businesses to provide them with an operation that maximizes efficiency, spurs growth, allows them to develop and deliver world-class products and services, and creates long-term value. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives.
With a team of over 500 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary.
Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Senior IFS Solution Architect will be responsible for the overall architecture, design, and governance of IFS Cloud solutions across multiple business domains. The role will provide strategic and technical leadership throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle, ensuring that the solution meets business requirements, industry best practices, scalability, security, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture
- Lead end-to-end solution design for IFS Cloud implementations.
- Develop functional and technical solution blueprints.
- Define system architecture, integration architecture, and deployment strategies.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
- Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and solution validation sessions.
Functional & Technical Leadership
- Provide guidance to functional and technical consultants.
- Review and approve solution designs and configuration approaches.
- Drive cross-functional integration across Finance, Procurement, HCM, Projects, EAM, CRM, and Supply Chain modules.
- Ensure adherence to IFS implementation best practices.
Integration & Data Architecture
- Define integration patterns and interfaces with third-party systems.
- Review API, middleware, and data migration strategies.
- Support cutover and Go-Live planning.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Act as trusted advisor to customer management and project stakeholders.
- Lead architecture review sessions.
- Identify project risks and mitigation plans.
- Mentor consultants and customer teams.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years ERP implementation experience.
- 5+ years experience with IFS Applications or IFS Cloud.
- Experience leading enterprise ERP implementations.
- Strong understanding of:
- Finance
- Supply chain
- HCM
- Projects
- EAM
- CRM
Required Skills
- IFS Cloud architecture
- Enterprise solution design
- Integration architecture
- Data migration strategy
- Business process optimization
- ERP governance
- Stakeholder management
- Workshop facilitation
Preferred Certifications
- IFS Certifications
- PMP / PRINCE2
Deliverables
- Solution Blueprint
- Technical Architecture Document
- Integration Architecture
- Security Architecture
- Data Migration Strategy
- Environment Strategy
- Go-Live Architecture Sign-off
We champion flexibility and hybrid work options to support varying lifestyles and personal needs. At the same time, we value the power of in-person collaboration to build community, spark innovation, and strengthen connections. Our approach ensures you can work in ways that suit you best while still engaging with colleagues to share ideas and grow together. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years ERP implementation experience
- 5+ years experience with IFS Applications or IFS Cloud
- Experience leading enterprise ERP implementations
- Strong understanding of Finance operations
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain operations
- Strong understanding of HCM, Projects, EAM, and CRM modules
- IFS Cloud architecture
- Enterprise solution design
- Integration architecture (APIs, middleware)
- Data migration strategy and execution
- Business process optimization expertise
- ERP governance and compliance knowledge
- Stakeholder management and trusted advisor skills
- Workshop facilitation (Fit-to-Standard workshops)
- IFS Certifications
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification
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.
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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.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as available in some regions, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance offerings.
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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.
IFS Insights
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/
