Consultant (Field Service Management) Full Time

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. This posting is for a Field Service Management (FSM) Consultant that has experience in implementing FieldService Managementsoftware. It is not a Field Service Technician role.

2. Although this Job Posting is published in Abu Dhabi, IFS is open to applicants in other areas of the UAE

JOB DESCRIPTION

IFS’s Global Consulting Delivery (GCD) Organization is on the lookout for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our team as a Service Management (SM) Application Consultant. You will be at the forefront of IFS product implementations working directly with IFS customers and partners on cutting edge industry solutions in industries such as Aerospace & Defense; Energy, Utilities & Resources; Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure; and Manufacturing and Services. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with geographically distributed teams around the globe which will provide you with international exposure through project implementation and commercial execution.

To be successful in the role, you will have a background of successful project implementations and enjoy being the key functional expert in the Service Managementdomain. You will be responsible for combining industry experience with IFS best practices to guide the customer through the implementation of core IFS business solutions.

Responsibilities include:

Guiding our customers to improve their business through a deep understanding of the core IFS solution and industry accelerators.
Understanding the customer’s business, industry and local field service management drivers, practices and policies.
Acting as a trusted advisor in articulating and critically evaluating customer-specific business solutions.
Seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
Understanding customer business needs and guiding them in the most effective usage of IFS Products.
Leading and owning the solution definition and scope for the Service Management portion of the IFS Solution.
Identifying and bridging the gap between the customer’s business requirements and IFS Products.
Conducting customer training sessions and workshops.
Guiding and assisting the customer with testing and Go Live cut-over strategies.
Keeping up to date with regulatory and compliance requirements of the Service Management domain in the key focus industries.
Managing, coaching and mentoring IFS colleagues.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing IFS products, processes and methodology.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

An academic background with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology or equivalent.
Experience delivering Service Management ERP/IT Solutions in a similar role.
Proven ability to lead and influence teams, colleagues, customers and partners.
Ability to articulate and critically evaluate customer-specific business needs and solutions in a customer facing role.
Expertise in business process mapping and deployment.
Strong problem-solving ability, analytical skills and strategic thinking.
Excellent interpersonal skills including stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills at the executive level.
Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
Fluent in English and local language, both oral and written.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Desirable:

Knowledge and record of IFS products implementation.
Industry-specific knowledge from target industries.

Additional Information

KEY COMPETENCIES

Teamwork, Commercial Awareness, Communication, Influencing Others, Customer Orientation, Thoroughness, Self-Confidence, Flexibility.
Solid understanding of local business policies and practices.
As a person, you act proactively with a positive mindset and always have the willingness to win, align with our IFS Core Values