IFS Technical Solution Manager

Job title: IFS Technical Solution Manager in Glastonbury, CT at Tsunami Tsolutions Company: Tsunami Tsolutions Job description: Company Overview:Tsunami Tsolutions is a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for the aerospace & defense sector and other highly regulated industries. We specialize in delivering innovative enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and decision-making for airlines, MROs, and aerospace manufacturers. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced IFS Technical Solution Manager to lead the design and implementation of IFS ERP solutions that drive digital transformation.NOTE: This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. NO Company Sponsorship offered.Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IFS Technical Solutions Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex integrations within the IFS ecosystem. This individual will also play a critical role in mentoring and guiding a team of developers and solution architects to drive innovation, excellence, and best practices across our ERP landscape.Key Responsibilities:

• Integration Leadership:

Lead the planning, design, and execution of integration strategies between IFS and other enterprise systems, including CRM, PLM, MES, and third-party applications.

• Technical Oversight:

Act as the technical authority for all IFS-related integration projects, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

• Deployment Management:

Design and execute deployment plans for IFS Applications, ensuring minimal downtime and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure readiness for deployment activities. Manage and optimize deployment pipelines to streamline the delivery of application updates and enhancements. Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of solutions.

• Build Place Oversight:

Establish and maintain Build Place environments, ensuring they meet required technical specifications and are aligned with project objectives. Coordinate the integration of build artifacts, ensuring version control and adherence to release management protocols. Monitor the performance and stability of Build Place environments, implementing improvements to optimize build processes. Provide technical support and guidance to the development team during build and deployment cycles.

• Mentorship & Development:

Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities for team members. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Solution Architecture:

Design and oversee end-to-end technical solutions using IFS tools such as IFS Connect, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and custom extensions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and IT teams to gather requirements, align on goals, and deliver effective technical solutions.

• Best Practices & Standards:

Establish and enforce development standards, coding practices, and documentation procedures to maintain high-quality solutions.

• Project Delivery:

Drive integration projects from concept through deployment, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with IFS ERP (preferably IFS Cloud or Applications 10).
• Strong background in system integration and middleware technologies.
• Proficiency in IFS Connect, REST/SOAP APIs, XML, XSLT, and web services.
• Solid understanding of event-driven architectures and messaging protocols (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Previous experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or asset-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Certifications in IFS or related technologies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge aviation technology solutions.

• Flexible work arrangements (Hybrid/Remote options available).

• Professional development opportunities and IFS certification sponsorships.

• A dynamic, collaborative work environment in a fast-growing aviation technology firm.

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