Global Industry Director, Transportation | EAM

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

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By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

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We are seeking an experienced Global Industry Director – Transport to lead IFS’s global strategy, positioning, and market impact within the Transport sector. The role spans major transport segments, including airport operators, ports and terminals, water transport, rail, and transit organizations.

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

• Own and lead the global Transport industry strategy, positioning IFS as a recognized leader.
• Serve as a thought leader, representing IFS at global industry events, analyst briefings, and executive forums.
• Define and communicate executive level Transport value propositions aligned to industry challenges and transformation priorities.‑level
• Support Tier‑1 strategic opportunities, providing early discovery, narrative shaping, competitive positioning, and C‑suite alignment.
• Influence product and portfolio strategy by translating Transport requirements into roadmap and investment direction.
• Lead creation of Transport specific sales plays, GTM motions, and targeted marketing content.‑specific sales plays
• Build and strengthen relationships across global Transport ecosystem partners, alliances, and industry bodies.
• Equip Sales, Partners, and internal teams with competitive intelligence, buyer insights, and industry messaging.
• Maintain and communicate a clear Transport narrative across all IFS regions to ensure coherence and consistency.

• Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 + 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

• 12–15+ years of transport industry experience, with strong exposure to enterprise software/SaaS.
• Proven experience operating at a strategic or executive level with C-suite engagement.
• Deep knowledge of transport industry…