Senior Manager – IFS Cloud & IT Systems

elevarae; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A food & beverage manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manager – IFS Cloud & IT Systems to enhance its technology and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IFS Cloud in a manufacturing setting, overseeing both IT infrastructure and financial systems. Responsibilities include managing system optimizations, guiding IFS Cloud strategy, and collaborating with finance teams for accurate reporting. This pivotal role supports the company's growth, ensuring stability and efficiency in technology operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT and enterprise systems experience.
• 5+ years managing IFS Cloud environments within manufacturing organizations.
• Experience overseeing systems teams and IT infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage IFS Cloud platform and IT environment.
• Oversee IT infrastructure and system optimization.
• Guide financial accuracy within IFS Cloud.

Skills

Hands-on experience with IFS Cloud

IT and enterprise systems experience

Management of IFS Cloud environments

Financial systems expertise

Understanding of manufacturing costing

System integrations and SQL reporting

Experience in food & beverage manufacturing

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Our client, a growing food & beverage manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Manager – IFS Cloud & IT Systems to oversee and optimize their enterprise technology environment.

This role has responsibility for both:

• Ownership and optimization of the IFS Cloud platform
• Oversight of IT infrastructure and enterprise systems

The role will guide IFS Cloud strategy and execution, while also managing the day-to-day performance, security, and reliability of the organization’s IT environment.

Important: This role requires direct hands-on experience with IFS Cloud in a manufacturing environment. Experience with other enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics will unfortunately not meet the requirements of this role.

What You Will Manage

• Serve as the primary owner and internal expert for the IFS Cloud platform
• Guide system design and optimization across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Projects
• Oversee system configuration, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and testing cycles
• Ensure financial accuracy within IFS Cloud, including posting controls, inventory valuation, manufacturing costing, and intercompany structures
• Align system workflows with evolving business and operational priorities
• Act as the functional authority for IFS Cloud financial modules and reporting
• Oversee manufacturing costing models, cost rollups, overhead allocation, variance analysis, and WIP reconciliation
• Work closely with Finance and Operations teams to improve system efficiency and reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Manage integrations, APIs, and enterprise data flows across business applications
• Support EDI integrations and warehouse mobility solutions
• Strengthen master data governance and reporting accuracy
• Use SQL and BI tools to validate data integrity and produce business insights

IT Infrastructure & Technology Operations

• Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure operations, ensuring system availability and performance
• Manage cloud services, servers, storage, networks, and cybersecurity practices
• Optimize and govern the Microsoft Office 365 environment
• Develop and enforce IT policies, security standards, and disaster recovery planning
• Manage vendors, licensing, telecom services, and hardware procurement
• Oversee a multi-functional technology team, including:
• An IFS Cloud Manager responsible for system operations and support
• IT technicians supporting infrastructure and user systems
• Provide guidance, structure, and accountability across systems teams
• Drive documentation standards, user training, and system adoption
• Oversee system initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support

Qualifications

• Mandatory hands-on experience with IFS Cloud
• 10+ years of IT and enterprise systems experience
• 5+ years managing IFS Cloud environments within manufacturing organizations
• Strong expertise in financial systems and accounting processes
• Deep understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, and financial controls
• Experience managing system integrations, SQL-based reporting, and BI tools
• Experience in food & beverage or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience overseeing systems teams and IT infrastructure operations

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the center of the organization’s technology, finance, and manufacturing operations. The right individual will ensure the IFS Cloud platform and IT infrastructure operate with stability, financial accuracy, and scalability, supporting the company’s continued growth.

Before applying, please confirm:

• Do you have hands-on experience working with IFS Cloud?
• Have you supported IFS Cloud within a manufacturing organization?

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.