IFS Cloud Migration Tech Lead

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Fixed term

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Lead daily technical execution of the IFS Cloud migration, assigning tasks and coordinating a seven-person team comprising five System Analysts, one Data Analyst, and one System Administrator.
• Direct technical coordination for integration testing, system validation, and cutover planning in preparation for the December go-live milestone.
• Identify, assess, escalate, and help resolve technical risks, issues, and blockers to maintain project timelines and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, IT Directors, and business stakeholders to align technical activities with project milestones and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and IFS implementation partners to manage dependencies, address technical issues, and support timely delivery.
• Drive go-live readiness activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination, system validation, hypercare planning, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Document technical decisions, system configurations, and migration processes to support knowledge transfer and continuity after the temporary engagement ends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Required experience with IFS, with a strong preference for hands-on IFS Cloud expertise.
• Experience with IFS Applications 10 (Apps 10) and/or an Apps 10-to-Cloud migration is highly preferred.
• At least 7–8 years of ERP experience, including a minimum of one year leading a large-scale ERP project.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of daily technical direction, coordinate team workloads, and guide a seven-person team through go-live and stabilization.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with IT leadership and business teams.
• Manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Temporary, full-time engagement.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact ERP cloud migration through go-live and post-launch stabilization.
• Direct collaboration with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and specialized implementation partners.
• Salary details are not specified; further compensation information may be provided during the recruitment process.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.