IFS Cloud Migration Tech Lead (Temporary Role)

Cleaver-Brooks • Thomasville, GA

7d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Temporary IFS Cloud Migration Tech Lead to join our Corporate IT Team and work remotely. This position requires an experienced IFS/ERP professional who can quickly step into an active implementation and provide technical leadership through go-live and post-go-live stabilization. The Tech Lead will own the day-to-day technical direction and tasking of a 7-person team (5 System Analysts, 1 Data Analyst, and 1 System Admin) through go-live and post-go-live stabilization. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must possess the legal right to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required
• IFS experience is required
• 7–8+ years of ERP experience
• At least 1 year leading a large ERP project
• Someone who can own day-to-day technical direction and tasking of a 7-person team through go-live
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; this person will work directly with IT leadership and business stakeholders
• All applicants must possess the legal right to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Strong preference for hands-on IFS Cloud experience
• Experience with IFS Apps 10 and/or an Apps 10-to-Cloud migration is highly preferred
• Manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day technical execution of the IFS Cloud migration, including tasking and coordinating a 7-person team (System Analysts, Data Analyst, and System Admin) through go-live and post-go-live stabilization.
• Lead technical coordination for integration testing, system validation, and cutover planning in preparation for the December go-live milestone.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve technical risks and blockers to keep the project on track and on schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, IT Directors, and business stakeholders to align technical execution with project milestones and business requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and IFS partners to ensure timely delivery of dependencies and resolution of technical issues.
• Support go-live readiness activities including UAT coordination, system validation, and hypercare planning and execution.
• Document key technical decisions, configurations, and migration processes to ensure knowledge continuity beyond the engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior