Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) - Unified Support (Engineering Industry Vertical)

As a Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) at IFS, you'll be responsible for providing global support across various projects and customers, leveraging your expertise in Maintenance. You'll engage with stakeholders to identify and address their requirements, ensure effective implementation of business applications, and contribute to product/solution management activities. Your role will involve enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering top-notch solutions that align with IFS's commitment to excellence.

To qualify for the Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) position at IFS, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field like Chemical & Process, Mechanical, or Production & Maintenance. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in Service & Asset Management or related fields is essential, alongside a thorough understanding of business applications. Strong communication and presentation skills are also crucial for effectively engaging with clients and stakeholders.

As a Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) at IFS, you can expect a hybrid work environment that combines both remote and in-office work. We believe in the importance of community and connection, so while you will have the flexibility to manage your work remotely, there will also be opportunities to engage with your colleagues in person, fostering collaboration and innovation.

IFS is committed to the professional development of its employees, including those in the Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) role. We provide ongoing training and access to industry resources to ensure you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in business applications and asset management. Additionally, joining IFS means you'll be part of a supportive team that values knowledge sharing and personal growth.

In the Consultant - Business Applications (Asset Management) role at IFS, your impact will be significant. You will play a critical part in enhancing customer success through the delivery of effective business solutions. By utilizing your expertise to bridge the gap between technology and client needs, you help drive IFS's mission of making a real difference in the engineering industry and achieving positive outcomes for our customers worldwide.

When answering this question, detail your roles in previous positions where you dealt with Service & Asset Management. Highlight specific projects you managed or participated in, mentioning tools and methodologies you applied, and the results you achieved.

Discuss your strategies for effective stakeholder communication. Mention how you identify stakeholder needs, engage them in discussions, and ensure their feedback is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.

Share examples of the business applications you've utilized in past roles and how they contributed to achieving project goals. Be specific about functionality, implementation experiences, and how these tools improved operational efficiencies.

Outline a specific scenario that posed challenges in your consultancy career. Focus on your problem-solving steps, the decisions you made, and the outcome of the situation to demonstrate your ability to handle adversity.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning. Mention ways you keep up-to-date, such as attending workshops, online courses, or industry events, and how you apply this knowledge in your work.

Discuss your approach to team collaboration and communication. Highlight your ability to adapt your style to suit different team dynamics and the importance of clear, concise information sharing.

Bring up your time management techniques. Emphasize how you assess project urgency, set deadlines, and utilize tools to track progress and ensure all objectives are met.

Share a specific instance where you thought outside the box to enhance a project outcome. Discuss the innovative solution you devised and its effects on project success.

Reflect on your skills and attributes that you think contribute most to your consultancy effectiveness. Whether it's analytical skills, creativity, or relationship-building, tie your strength back to how it benefits stakeholders and project success.

Express your enthusiasm for IFS and detail what attracts you to the company culture, values, and the specific role. Share how your skills align with their mission and how you envision contributing to their goals.