Senior Functional Consultant

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

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 accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. 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.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

The Senior Functional Consultant will play an active role in all stages of IFS Projects and provide 
functional expertise in one or more specialized functional areas to meet Customer needs. They 
will develop their skills through training, knowledge sharing, and practical project experience, 
and use them to work with Customers independently and consistently. 

Senior Consultants work closely with the project stakeholders to make sure the IFS solution meets 
the customer's expectations and benefits. They are responsible for leading all aspects of the 
functional solution, working closely with the Solution Architect and using their industry and 
implementation experience to advise and guide the project team. Senior Consultants help 
develop leading industry solutions and accelerators. They also shape the way IFS delivers 
solutions, influencing multiple functions and roles within the local, regional, and global 
organizations

As a Senior Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for core activities including, but not 
limited to: 

• Provide advanced expertise in IFS products, development life cycle, and tracking tools.
• Design, review, and maintain CRIMs with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to and refine best practices, sharing insights with peers.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Actively mentor junior consultants and support their development.
• Manage project priorities, drive resolutions, and influence decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, adapting to various stakeholders.
• Play a key role in client engagements, ensuring successful solution adoption.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.
• Apply knowledge of document management, data migration, and reporting in project implementations.
• Use Scope Tool effectively to define and manage project deliverables.
• Conduct BVE assessments and use DBVA tools to evaluate business value in customer engagements.
• Ensure clear understanding of customer scope (solution and commercial), escalating deviations appropriately.
• Identify key business requirements and align IFS value-added services with customer needs.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices, integrating them into customer cases.
• Actively propose business process improvements to customers, validating them with the Solution Architect.
• Develop expertise in a specific functional area, supporting customer and partner engagements.
• Build awareness of key industry drivers and trends relevant to the solution.
• Apply foundational skills in conducting workshops, including presentation and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating solution design decisions by raising relevant questions and considerations.
• Support internal IFS training initiatives by contributing to formal programs and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support the development and delivery of a prototype solution that aligns with key customer requirements.
• Assist in safeguarding the integrity of the solution area by identifying potential risks and recommending mitigations.
• Involvement in EBP Success offering engagements can be emphasized.

Qualifications

Essential:

• An Academic Background with a bachelor’s or master's degree in business, or IT (or equivalent education or experience)
• Strong Analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to live the IFS Values
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally if required.
• Fluent in English and local languages.

Desirable:

•  University degree, or equivalent professional qualifications, in a field relevant for the functional area or responsibility.
• Experience in agile development methodology.
• Experience In working with globally distributed teams.
• Experience in customer facing roles

Additional Information

At IFS, you will work in a growing global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with accountability. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varied work assignments in a collaborative environment alongside committed colleagues.

With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to product development, we are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. From sales to consulting, we are proud to serve world-class customers around the world with our flagship products.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our company.

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.