Global Industry Director, Manufacturing | ERP, EAM

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced Global Industry Director Manufacturing to lead IFSs global strategy positioning and market impact within the Manufacturing sector. The role spans major manufacturing segments including process industries discrete manufacturing and advanced/high tech production environments.

You will define the global manufacturing strategy strengthen IFSs competitive posture and drive strategic net new wins. This role combines deep manufacturing domain expertise with strong commercial strategic and executive communication skills. You will serve as a global thought leader and orchestrate cross functionall execution across Sales Product R&D Marketing and Partners. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own and lead the global Manufacturing industry strategy setting priorities across discrete and complex manufacturing. 

• Serve as a manufacturing thought leader representing IFS globally at events analyst engagements and industry forums. 

• Craft and deliver executive level manufacturing value propositions aligning to industry trends such as supply chain resilience smart factories service transformation and asset optimization.

• Engage in key Tier1 strategic opportunities supporting early discovery executive dialogue differentiation and narrative shaping. 

• Partner with Product and R&D to translate global manufacturing requirements into roadmap and portfolio direction. 

• Lead creation of manufacturing specific sales plays GTM initiatives and global enablement content.

• Build strong relationships with manufacturing industry partners associations and influencers worldwide. 

• Ensure global consistency and coherence of manufacturing messaging ICP definition and competitive positioning across all IFS regions. 

• Provide market insight and strategic guidance for M&A and ecosystem development. 

What Were Offering

• Salary Range: $175000 - $200000 bonus
• Flexible paid time off including sick and holiday
• Medical dental & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

Qualifications :

Qualifications 

• 1215 years of manufacturing industry experience across discrete or complex production environments with strong exposure to enterprise software/SaaS. 

• Proven experience operating at a strategic or executive level with C-suite engagement.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing operating models value chains regulatory context and digital transformation levers. 

• Strong commercial acumen and competitive awareness across global manufacturing markets. 

• Ability to influence across regions and collaborate with Sales Product R&D Partners and Marketing. 

• Excellent executive communication thought leadership presence and global stakeholder management leadership presence and global stakeholder management. 

• Ability to travel internationally as needed. 

Additional Information 

This is a global position. Location is flexible within major IFS regions. Travel is expected to support global customer engagements and internal alignment. 

Additional Information :

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Equal Opportunity Employer

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time