Delivering a Cloud Upgrade Through Niche Expertise
Upgrading to IFS Cloud? Not sure how to shape your IFS hiring plans?
Here’s how we connected one client to the specialist IFS resource needed to lay the foundations for an upcoming IFS Cloud upgrade.
The Requirement
During their previous IFS Apps 10 upgrade, the company experienced a lack of transparency between vendors, partners, and the business itself. They needed someone to make decisions and act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the IFS partners on the implementation team. Given the significant investment in IFS, they wanted a dedicated representative who understood both the business and their goals from the outset. That’s when they contacted us.
Having heard about us in the market through other IFS customers, the client reached out to us interested in an initial business requirements call to talk through their current situation, plans, and goals. During our initial advisory call, we discussed pain points, desired outcomes from our partnership, and identified gaps in their current setup.
The Specific Roles and Skillsets Identified:
- IFS Data Specialist
- IFS Purchasing Consultant
- IFS Project Manager
Project Progress
IFS Data Specialist
We sent four profiles via a talent pack, received direct feedback, and proceeded with a single-stage interview. The client was impressed with the ease of the process and the flexibility of a time and materials contract. This type of contract greater suited their needs, as any other freelance employment options would have required additional staffing to internally process and manage contractors hired by the business.
IFS Purchasing Consultant
We provided five talent packs, seeking someone who could bridge the transition and explain changes to end-users. This was a niche area with limited candidates because of the specific use of the purchasing module within the industry context it’s used in. Eventually, they narrowed down their selection to one candidate who’d had significant experience not only implementing the IFS purchase module but with end-user training and support.
IFS Project Manager
Within 48 hours, we’d sent five IFS Project Manager candidate profiles over to our client, each with a minimum of five years of IFS implementation experience. These candidates had experience working with both partners and end-users, enabling them to make informed decisions on behalf of the business. This position also involved a single-stage interview process.
The Delivery
The Cloud upgrade is ongoing, but the initial results have been positive. Phase 1 of project planning and Phase 2, which focuses on the core design of the system for each workstream, are progressing well.
Business stakeholders are pleased with the open lines of communication, leading to increased confidence in the upgrade. This has significantly improved staff buy-in across the board, driven by high-level support for the Cloud upgrade.
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The Results
By partnering with us, the business has benefited from our extensive experience with IFS implementations and our ability to quickly provide expert resources. The strategic placement of a dedicated IFS Project Manager, Data Specialist, and Purchasing Consultant ensured that the business had the necessary support to navigate their Cloud upgrade successfully.
This partnership not only enhanced the transparency and efficiency of the upgrade process but also fostered greater confidence and engagement among stakeholders.
Connecting Experts
If you are facing similar challenges with your IFS implementation and need expert recruitment support, contact us to discuss how we can help optimise your project for success.