IFS Project Manager (IGT1)

About the role

IGT1, an offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City, Colombo, is hiring an IFS Project Manager for its client Centric Global, a technology company offering IFS ERP solutions. The role leads complex, end-to-end IFS Cloud implementation and transformation programmes for enterprise clients, from initiation through go-live and hypercare, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks and quality while maintaining strong commercial control and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage IFS Cloud implementation projects from initiation through go-live and hypercare, within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones and governance frameworks aligned with IFS implementation methodologies.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, managing expectations and communicating across international and multicultural environments.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across functional, technical and integration workstreams.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and change requests, and prepare status reports, financial updates and executive presentations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource costs and invoicing, and monitor deliverables against quality standards and business requirements.
• Manage delivery across multiple geographies, time zones and cultures, and motivate and support project teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in IT, Business Management, Project Management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale ERP implementation and transformation programmes, including end-to-end IFS implementations.
• Experience with international delivery programmes and stakeholders across cultures, locations and time zones.
• Previous consultancy or customer-facing ERP delivery experience preferred.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the ERP implementation lifecycle, project governance and Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of IFS Cloud, IFS software and its service offerings.
• Exposure to IFS Cloud modules such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement and Human Capital Management preferred.
• Professional project management certification preferred.

The employer offers flexible and hybrid work options.