IFS

Global Industry Director – Transportation

IFS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 value drivers, operational models, regulatory context, and transformation trends.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise softwareSaaSstrategic planningcompetitive positioningnarrative shapingsales strategygo-to-market strategymarket analysisproduct strategyinvestment direction
Soft Skills
thought leadershipexecutive communicationstakeholder managementcommercial acumeninfluencecollaborationrelationship buildingleadership presenceglobal awarenessbuyer insights