The port management company is undertaking a large-scale AI transformation initiative to modernize port operations and back-office functions. The client uses IFS as its core ERP platform, with significant customizations and integrations to support its business operations.
We are seeking an experienced IFS Technical / Solution Architect to provide technical expertise in solution design, system architecture, and AI integration. The consultant will initially support the design and solutioning phase, with the potential to extend into a longer-term implementation engagement.
Responsibilities
Assess the existing IFS platform, including its customized architecture, configurations, and integrations.
Provide technical guidance on integrating AI solutions, applications, and AI agents with IFS.
Design technical architectures and integration approaches to support AI transformation initiatives.
Evaluate IFS APIs, integration capabilities, and technical requirements for connecting AI applications with existing systems.
Identify technical challenges, system limitations, dependencies, and implementation risks.
Support solution design, technical feasibility assessments, and effort estimation.
Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities to leverage AI across port operations and back-office functions.
Potentially support the development and implementation of AI pilots, MVPs, and enterprise-scale solutions.
Qualifications
Hands-on technical experience with the IFS platform.
Strong background in technical architecture, solution architecture, software development, or systems integration (required).
Experience with IFS APIs, integrations, configurations, or custom development (required).
Ability to understand IFS at the technical and code level, beyond end-user functionality.
Experience designing enterprise system integrations and addressing complex technical challenges.
Experience integrating AI solutions, AI agents, or other applications with enterprise systems (preferred).
Experience in port operations, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries (preferred).
Broader enterprise architecture and large-scale digital transformation experience is a plus.
Engagement Details
Start: ASAP
Duration: ~ 4 weeks initially, with potential for a 3–6+ month implementation extension
Time Commitment: 5 days per week
Expected range: US$175 - US$200 per hour
Location: Primarily remote, with potential for 1–2 in-person meetings and occasional international travel
Project ID#: 9628
This is a contract role that does not offer health benefits