Senior IFS Solution Architect (IGT1)

Company Description

About IGT1 Lanka

IGT1 is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates and also a sister company of IFS.

At IGT1, we partner with global businesses to provide them with an operation that maximizes efficiency, spurs growth, allows them to develop and deliver world-class products and services, and creates long-term value. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives.

With a team of over 500 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary. 

Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives. 

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior IFS Solution Architect will be responsible for the overall architecture, design, and governance of IFS Cloud solutions across multiple business domains. The role will provide strategic and technical leadership throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle, ensuring that the solution meets business requirements, industry best practices, scalability, security, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Lead end-to-end solution design for IFS Cloud implementations.
• Develop functional and technical solution blueprints.
• Define system architecture, integration architecture, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
• Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and solution validation sessions.

Functional & Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance to functional and technical consultants.
• Review and approve solution designs and configuration approaches.
• Drive cross-functional integration across Finance, Procurement, HCM, Projects, EAM, CRM, and Supply Chain modules.
• Ensure adherence to IFS implementation best practices.

Integration & Data Architecture

• Define integration patterns and interfaces with third-party systems.
• Review API, middleware, and data migration strategies.
• Support cutover and Go-Live planning.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Act as trusted advisor to customer management and project stakeholders.
• Lead architecture review sessions.
• Identify project risks and mitigation plans.
• Mentor consultants and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years ERP implementation experience.
• 5+ years experience with IFS Applications or IFS Cloud.
• Experience leading enterprise ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Finance
  • Supply chain
  • HCM
  • Projects
  • EAM
  • CRM

Required Skills

• IFS Cloud architecture
• Enterprise solution design
• Integration architecture
• Data migration strategy
• Business process optimization
• ERP governance
• Stakeholder management
• Workshop facilitation

Preferred Certifications

• IFS Certifications
• PMP / PRINCE2

Deliverables

• Solution Blueprint
• Technical Architecture Document
• Integration Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Data Migration Strategy
• Environment Strategy
• Go-Live Architecture Sign-off

Additional Information

We champion flexibility and hybrid work options to support varying lifestyles and personal needs. At the same time, we value the power of in-person collaboration to build community, spark innovation, and strengthen connections. Our approach ensures you can work in ways that suit you best while still engaging with colleagues to share ideas and grow together. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP