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Global Industry Director – Transportation

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1983H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

20 days ago

Salary

$175K - $200K / year

12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job 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

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