IFS Systems Architect

Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site preferred; remote considered for an exceptional candidate)
Reports To: Director of Enterprise Applications & Business Intelligence
Employment Type: Full-Time

What You'll Do:

Own and Advance the IFS System:

• Serve as the primary IFS subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business and IT leadership.

• Own the full IFS Cloud lifecycle, including roadmap development, upgrades, optimization, go-live support, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the planning and execution of the IFS 26R1 upgrade while establishing a consistent and sustainable annual upgrade process.

• Manage the IFS roadmap and backlog through JIRA, prioritizing system enhancements, issue resolution, optimization opportunities, and new capabilities.

• Serve as Solution Architect for IFS initiatives, translating business requirements across Finance, HR, Field Service Management (FSM), and Projects into scalable technical solutions.

Partner With The Business:

• Work closely with Finance, Operations, HR, IT, and business leadership to understand challenges and identify opportunities to improve how IFS supports business operations.

• Evaluate existing workflows, configurations, and business processes to recommend practical system improvements.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations that support operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

• Participate in steering committee meetings, sprint reviews, roadmap planning, and vendor governance activities.

• Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams, connecting business needs with technology capabilities.

Strengthen Reporting and Integrations:

• Drive the Power BI reporting strategy for IFS, including dashboard development, reporting enhancements, and opportunities to replace manual reporting processes.

• Partner with data and analytics teams to improve reporting accuracy, visibility, and accessibility.

• Govern and expand Boomi integrations connecting IFS Cloud with other enterprise applications.

• Ensure configurations, integrations, and enhancements support a scalable, reliable, and maintainable system architecture.

Build Internal Expertise:

• Partner with IFS Professional Services and external advisors while ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term internal ownership.

• Identify and resolve root causes of system challenges rather than relying on temporary fixes.

• Mentor and develop a Junior Support Analyst, establishing SOPs, documentation, escalation processes, and technical support capabilities.

• Strengthen internal IFS expertise and reduce long-term reliance on external implementation and advisory partners.

What You Will Bring:

We’re looking for an experienced IFS professional who combines deep technical knowledge with strong business acumen and the ability to lead complex enterprise initiatives. You’ll bring:

• 7+ years of hands-on IFS ERP experience, including functional knowledge across Finance, HR, Field Service Management (FSM), and Projects.

• Strong experience with IFS Cloud and a solid understanding of its development and deployment lifecycle, including configurations, customizations, integrations, and upgrades.

• Experience leading or supporting IFS version upgrades, including regression testing, change management, cutover planning, and post-go-live support.

• Experience managing ERP roadmaps, backlogs, and enhancements using JIRA, including sprint planning, prioritization, and issue resolution.

• Working experience with Power BI for ERP reporting, dashboard development, and collaboration with data and analytics teams.

• Experience with enterprise integrations and iPaaS platforms; Boomi experience is preferred.

• Experience working with IFS Professional Services or certified implementation partners.

• Strong business and technical communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, functional leaders, technical teams, and external partners.

• The ability to translate business challenges into practical, scalable technology solutions.

• Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where ownership, accountability, and execution are essential.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered for candidates with significant IFS expertise.

What You'll Get:

At TriplePoint MEP, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people. Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance Plan with $0 employee-only premium

• Dental Insurance Plan with $0 employee-only premium

• Short-Term Disability Plan with $0 employee-only premium

• Life Insurance Plan with $0 employee-only premium

• Vision Insurance Plan

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company matching

• Health Savings Account with generous company contributions

• Wellness programs

TriplePoint MEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer