IFS Projects & Construction Solution Architect

IFS Projects & Construction Solution Architect

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Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a coast-to-coast and global reach, serving clients across major U.S. financial centers and global markets. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver IFS Projects Modules (Resource Management, Project Reporting & Invoicing, and Project Financial Control) with leading practices throughout all phases of a cloud transformation.
• Apply business process and system expertise to bring forth leading practices in project management, project planning, project deliverables, project time registration, project cost accounting, multi-company project reporting, project reporting for contractors, budgeting and forecasting.
• Formulate business and functional requirements to set the direction for corresponding and complimentary solution delivery aligned to business goals.
• Oversee and participate in the configuration of IFS Cloud to bring client requirements to life and lead testing and training programs during ERP Transformation initiatives.
• Support robust change management programs to increase adoption for our clients with the IFS Cloud solution.
• Collaborate with Construction industry clients to understand their project management, resource planning, and financial tracking needs.
• Provide guidance and best practices for leveraging IFS functionality to address construction challenges such as budget overruns, scheduling conflicts, and regulatory compliance.
• Customize IFS modules for project planning, contract management, subcontractor management, resource allocation, and cost control in construction projects.
• Optimize IFS workflows and dashboards to support real-time project monitoring and decision-making.
• Partner with project managers to identify project risk and issues, and collaboratively develop and articulate mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development and deployment of implementation methodologies, trainings and toolkits through internal initiatives.
• Support sales cycles as needed as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Lead the continuous development of the market offering.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance counseling to consultants and client team members.
• Participate in the development and deployment of team member IFS Cloud implementation training.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
• Invest in your professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members and clients through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
• Practice work-life balance and engage in teamwork, friendships, social activities and team outings.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Management/Computer Information Systems or related field or relevant experience in the field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of implementation experience, with 2+ years of hands on experience implementing one or more of the IFS Applications Projects modules or other leading ERP Solutions (ex. SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor)
• IFS Projects experience or Practitioner Certification preferred
• Certification or Experience with additional IFS Application modules a plus (Resource Management, Project Reporting & Invoicing, Project Financial Control)
• Business expertise in Projects processes as well as having strong knowledge of other business processes, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay or Plan to Produce
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end construction project lifecycle from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure with focus on resource management, cost and budget tracking, bid and proposal management, change orders, and schedule management
• Experience with integrating Construction industry-specific tools and platforms including Procore, Primavera, and MS Project
• Ability to assess complex construction project requirements and translate them into efficient IFS configurations
• Experience in leveraging data analytics and reporting tools to provide Construction project insights on performance, resource utilization, profitability and cost efficiency
• Excellent analysis skills and the ability to develop processes and methodologies
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required
• Ability to engage effectively at the business and technical level, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the big picture as well as the details
• Exhibit appropriate ethical knowledge, sense of urgency and commitment to quality, and the timely completion of projects
• Ability to multi task across many different projects and stakeholders both internal and external
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with client resources from hourly resources to C-suite
• Ability to travel, potentially up to 50%
• Must be willing to work non-traditional business hours for client demands occasionally

The compensation range for this role is $141,530 to $306,640. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Accounting

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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