Solution Architect to support IFS FSM & ERP implementation projects for a professional services client

Our valued professional services client is looking for a Solution Architect to support IFS FSM & ERP implementation projects!

Permanent full-time opportunity (Remote). On-site work / travel will be required in the GTA and across Western Canada on an as-needed basis.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of complex software projects, particularly in Field Service Management, while serving as a trusted consultant for end clients primarily in the O&G industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture design for IFS FSM, ensuring alignment with field operations, customer service, and mobile workforce requirements.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, technical workshops, and solution design reviews with stakeholders from both merging organizations.
• Define system integration points, business process flows, and data strategies for field service activities.
• Provide architectural oversight across functional areas such as work order management, mobile service, dispatch, scheduling, and customer communication.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and configuration teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of solution components.
• Support decision-making around system customization vs. configuration, balancing performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders on IFS FSM best practices and implementation strategy.
• Contribute to governance activities and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Functional Lead, or Technical Consultant in enterprise software implementations (especially FSM, EAM, and ERP solutions).
• Experience working in professional services, systems integrator, or consulting environments delivering enterprise software solutions.
• Strong, hands-on experience with IFS FSM in a design, architecture, or delivery capacity.
• Proven success implementing or configuring modules such as field service execution, mobile workforce, dispatch & scheduling, or customer service within IFS FSM.

Nice-to-Have Skills

· Familiarity with IFS Planning & Scheduling Optimization (PSO) or related dispatch tools.

· Experience working on large-scale organizational mergers or systems consolidations.

· Prior exposure to IFS ERP (especially in supply chain, maintenance, or finance) is a strong asset but not required.