GN-I&E-A&D-IFS ERP-Consultant

Practice: Industry - Aerospace Defense

Areas of Work: IFS ERP - Aerospace Defense (AD) Consulting

Level: Consultant (C)

Years of Exp: C: 8-10 yrs

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune Gurugram

1.-Domain Expertise:

Deep expertise in IFS Applications (IFS Cloud) as a consulting practitioner within the Aerospace Defense (AD) sector. This role is part of Accenture''s GN AD practice, supporting end-to-end ERP transformation engagements for global AD clients - including OEMs, MRO service providers, defense contractors, and airline operators.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on IFS functional knowledge, the ability to lead client-facing workstreams, and a good understanding of AD business processes including MRO, manufacturing, program management, and procurement. You will work directly with client stakeholders to design and deliver IFS-based solutions aligned to business requirements, regulatory obligations, and operational realities.

Strong familiarity with IFS Applications across core modules - Manufacturing, MRO/Work Order Management, Financials, Procurement/Supply Chain, Projects - and demonstrated ability to lead fit-gap analysis, solution design, and configuration. Exposure to AD-specific regulations (AS9100, FAR/DFARS, ITAR) is preferred.

Exposure to:

a.-IFS Module Expertise Configuration

• Lead functional configuration and solution design across IFS modules including Manufacturing, MRO/Work Order Management, Finance Controlling, Supply Chain/Procurement, and Projects.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis between client business requirements and IFS standard functionality; document delta requirements and propose workarounds or customizations.
• Design and configure IFS workflows, business rules, document management, and approval hierarchies aligned to AD operational needs.
• Support data migration strategy and execution including master data (parts, BOMs, routings, suppliers) and transactional data cutover.

b.-AD Business Process Understanding

• Demonstrate working knowledge of core AD processes: MRO work order lifecycle, aircraft maintenance planning, component repair, rotable/serialized part tracking, and fleet sustainment.
• Align IFS capabilities with regulatory and compliance requirements such as AS9100, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and airworthiness directives.
• Support process design for manufacturing execution (discrete and repetitive), BOM and routing management, shop floor control, and quality management.
• Translate AD supply chain requirements - including long-lead items, consignment stock, and vendor-managed inventory - into IFS Supply Chain configurations.

c.-Implementation Delivery Project Execution

• Lead or co-lead IFS implementation workstreams across phases: blueprinting, solution design, build, testing (SIT/UAT), cutover, and hypercare.
• Prepare and own key delivery artifacts: Business Process Documents (BPDs), Functional Design Documents (FDDs), test scripts, training materials, and cutover plans.
• Manage workstream delivery timelines, open issues, and escalations in close coordination with the project manager.
• Coordinate with technical teams (developers, integration architects) to ensure functional requirements are correctly translated into technical solutions.

d.-IFS Upgrade, Migration Modernization

• Support clients migrating from legacy ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, AMOS, legacy IFS versions) to IFS Cloud or IFS Apps 10.
• Conduct current-state assessments to identify customizations, integrations, and data structures that need remediation during upgrade.
• Advise on IFS Cloud capabilities (People, FSM, EAM) and their applicability to AD use cases.
• Identify opportunities to decommission legacy point solutions by leveraging native IFS functionality.

e.-Stakeholder Engagement Workshops

• Facilitate client-facing workshops for requirements gathering, solution walkthroughs, and design sign-offs across business and IT stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with client functional leads (Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, IT) and ensure alignment at each milestone.
• Prepare and present solution demonstrations, prototype walkthroughs, and executive status updates.

f.-Data AI in ERP Context (Good to have)

• Exposure to AI/ML use cases integrated with IFS - such as predictive maintenance triggers, automated parts demand forecasting, or intelligent work order prioritization.
• Familiarity with IFS Aurena and IFS Analytics for operational reporting and dashboard configuration.
• Awareness of how Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities can augment ERP workflows within AD contexts.

2.-Consulting Competencies:

a.-Understanding client requirements through structured discovery, process analysis, and gap assessment; translating business needs into ERP solution designs.

b.-Strong project management and structured delivery skills - able to manage scope, timeline, quality, and stakeholder expectations across complex, multi-workstream programs.

c.-Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

d.-Ability to develop thought leadership content, practice accelerators, and reusable assets that strengthen Accenture''s IFS service offerings in AD.

Education: BE/BTech | Aerospace, Mechanical,-ndustrial-r-efense/Avionics

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