Head of Forward Deployed Engineering, M&A Group

IFS

Head of Presales driving solution consulting and value engineering across enterprise software portfolio at IFS. Focused on building capabilities and elevating standards within the M&A Group.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $333,000 - $444,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in value engineering, ROI modeling, and business case development to drive customer value and commercial outcomes. Proven ability to lead Solution Consulting teams and embed sustainable frameworks within organizations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Software PresalesSolution Consulting LeadershipValue Engineering CapabilityROI ModelingBusiness Case Development

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Hard Skills

Value EngineeringROI ModelingBusiness Case DevelopmentEconomic Impact QuantificationSolution ConsultingPresales StrategyDeal PreparationQualification StandardsFramework DevelopmentCustomer Value Articulation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SoftwarePresalesValue-led OpportunitiesIndustry VerticalsAdjacent Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and embed value engineering capability across the portfolio, including ROI modelling, business case development, and economic impact quantification
Ensure customer value is consistently articulated, evidenced, and tied to commercial outcomes
Develop practical frameworks and tools that can be adopted and sustained within PortCos
Work directly within these businesses to embed discipline, not overlay from a distance
Elevate solution consulting standards across the portfolio, including qualification, demo strategy, and deal preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in enterprise software presales / Solution Consulting, with a proven track record delivering complex, value-led opportunities
Experience leading Solution Consulting or Presales teams (team lead, manager, or director level)
Proven experience building or scaling presales and/or value engineering capability
Strong experience in relevant industry verticals, with the ability to apply that expertise across a range of adjacent industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

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