IFS Technical Solution Architect

Adastra Resource Group; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adastra Resource Group is seeking an experienced IFS Technical Solution Architect to drive a major IFS Cloud ERP implementation and migration. The role focuses on cross-functional alignment, timeline management, and coordination with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful go-live and post go-live stabilization.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of ERP implementation experience, hands-on IFS Cloud expertise, and a proven track record managing data migrations and complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading ERP implementation programs across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordination point between internal stakeholders, IT, and the IFS implementation partner.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery across ERP phases.
• Oversee data migration, EDI integrations, and connectivity across internal systems and middleware.
• Support interface development, user provisioning, and HR-to-ERP integrations for employee data.
• Coordinate validation activities and cutover readiness across environments.
• Facilitate alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT for go-live readiness and stabilization.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including status reports, risks, and executive updates.
• Lead testing cycles (AST, UAT, cutover rehearsals) and resolve defects.
• Translate requirements into system configurations, test scenarios, and validation steps.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support change-management activities for smooth adoption.

Skills

ERP integrations

Program leadership

Data migration

EDI integrations

HR-to-ERP integrations

Communication & PM

PMP or equivalent

External systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Reporting tools

Job description

IFS Technical Solution Architect-(IFS Cloud) Contract Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Solution Architectto support a major IFS Cloud ERP implementation and migration. This contract role is responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, managing project timelines, and coordinating efforts across internal teams and external implementation partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong ERP program management experience, deep technical knowledge of IFS Cloud, and a proven track record leading complex system integrations and data migrations, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordination point between internal stakeholders, IT, and the IFS implementation partner.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure on-time and in-scope delivery across all ERP phases.
• Oversee technical workstreams including data migration, EDI integrations, and connectivity across internal systems and middleware.
• Support interface development, user provisioning, and HR-to-ERP integrations for employee and organizational data.
• Coordinate technical validation activities and cutover readiness across all environments.
• Facilitate alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to ensure readiness for go-live and post-go‑live stabilization.
• Develop and maintain core project documentation, including status reports, risks, issues, and executive-level updates.
• Lead testing cycles (AST, UAT, cutover rehearsals) and ensure timely resolution of technical or process defects.
• Partner with business process owners to translate requirements into system configurations, test scenarios, and validation steps.
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support communication, training, and change‑management activities to ensure smooth adoption.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of ERP implementation experience, including at least 3 years leading IFS Cloud or IFS Applications projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Prior hands‑on experience owning or managing EDI integrations (required).
• Experience with IFS Cloud or similar tier‑1 ERP systems (highly preferred).

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the full ERP implementation lifecycle, including data migration, integrations, testing, and cutover planning.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑departmental projects in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Technical knowledge of ERP integrations, middleware platforms, and data structures, especially related to EDI.
• Familiarity with HR‑to‑ERP integrations for user management and workforce transactions.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• PMP or similar project management certification (preferred).
• Experience collaborating with external system integrators and third‑party vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Project (or equivalent), and reporting tools.