Senior ERP & Project Delivery Lead (Hybrid)

IFS; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company contribution

Flexible paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Community involvement and volunteering

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

IFS is a global enterprise software company seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee end-to-end ERP implementation projects, aligning scope, schedule, and budget while driving revenue realization and customer value. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure adherence to IFS methodologies across multiple industries.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver high-quality results in a hybrid

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical discipline, MBA, or equivalent processional qualification.
• Prior experience in managing ERP implementation projects (preferably full lifecycles).
• Fluency in English and local language (verbal and written).
• Solid knowledge of IFS Software.
• Participation in implementation of IFS Products.
• Specific Industry knowledge from target industries.
• Experience in delivering a broad range of IFS Consulting Services.
• Experience in conducting projects using an Agile methodology would be an asset.
• Certification in one of other Project Management methodologies Prince2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in interpreting and applying IFS contract structures.
• Lead the development and execution of detailed project plans while ensuring financial and timeline adherence.
• Strategically allocate resources to optimize project delivery efficiency.
• Set up and oversee project governance structures, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Own project status reporting to the Project Steering Group and key stakeholders.
• Lead risk management efforts, proactively mitigating project challenges.
• Assess Change Requests and coordinate necessary adjustments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Deliver compelling presentations on IFS Success Offerings to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage team coordination, delegation, and workload balancing for optimal project delivery.
• Evaluate team performance, providing guidance on skill enhancement and professional growth.
• Drive team cohesion through consistent communication and methodology application.
• Contribute actively to industry knowledge sharing within the Project Management network.
• Develop deep industry insights and apply them to project execution and client interactions.
• Identify opportunities for upselling services to enhance customer satisfaction and Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

ERP project management

Agile methodology

Leadership

English fluency

Education

University degree in a technical discipline

MBA or equivalent qualification

Tools

IFs Software

IFs Product knowledge

Job description

IFS is a global enterprise software company seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee end-to-end ERP implementation projects, aligning scope, schedule, and budget while driving revenue realization and customer value. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure adherence to IFS methodologies across multiple industries.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver high-quality results in a hybrid