Senior Solution Architect – Manufacturing ERP (Japanese speaking)

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.

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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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IFS Japan is seeking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Senior Aerospace & Defense Application Consultant.  You will be at the forefront of IFS product implementations working directly with IFS customers and partners on cutting edge industry solutions in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with geographically distributed teams around the globe which will provide you with international exposure through project implementation and commercial execution.

The Solution Architect (Consulting) is responsible for leading the overall business value and delivering an IFS solution fit for the customer. Key to this is gaining buy-in from both the Customer and the IFS teams. The Solution Architect enjoys the challenge of creating and communicating well thought through practical solutions that form the basis for successful implementations/transformations and ultimately lead to highly referenceable customers.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Apply knowledge and experience in complex, multi-phase projects
• Take the lead in delivering the IFS solution, maintain clear communication on all aspects of the solution with the customer project and management team.
• Work closely with the IFS Project Manager to ensure the risks from complex  requirements are minimized.
• Coordinate and delegate work within the delivery team
• Work with partners and system integrators in ensuring the IFS experience is consistent regardless of the delivery mechanism.
• Advise on the successful application of IFS Accelerators.
• Focus on ensuring delivery of value to the customer.
• Be involved in the successful delivery of additional consulting services; Select, Success, Safeguarding.
• Be familiar with the available IFS Accelerators, and how they can be applied to a customer project

• Articulate product direction and the potential value it could bring to our customers

Essential: 

•  University degree, or equivalent professional qualifications
•  Experience in global transformation projects such as ERP, EAM, MES or FSM
•  In-depth industry knowledge in commercial airline operations
• Fluency in Japanese is a must, business level English is preferred

Additional:

• Experienced in global implementations across multiple industries
• Proven track record in delivering Customer Value Realization
• Advanced level of communication skills

The Solution Architect plays a key role in delivering value to our customers.  Great communication skills and a proactive approach to working with the customer and colleagues from IFS and partners are essential.

We foster a collaborative work environment and a positive, supportive culture.