Integration Manager

Job Title: Integration Manager

Location: Dallas, TX
1 to 2 days a week mandatory
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Duration: 12 Months (Extensible
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Integration Manager - Job Description

The candidate for this role will be accountable for the operation of several integration platforms and delivery of integration solutions to enable data transformation, data transfer, and transaction processing between client applications, client Data Stores and external entities.

They will be responsible for ensuring that design, development and implementation of integration solutions align with client's strategy and objectives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the design, development, configuration and implementation of integration solutions using the following technologies: middleware, ETL, B2B Integration, File Transfer, API Management and Reporting
• Responsible for overseeing the production operation of integration platforms for middleware, ETL, B2B Integration, File Transfer, API Management and Reporting
• Develops product roadmaps for integration technologies and adhere to rigorous upgrade schedule to avoid loss of vendor support and mitigate product vulnerabilities
• Coordinates with client's architects on integration solutions and technology product roadmaps to ensure alignment with Enterprise goals
• Assists teams with quick resolution of production failures and identify impacts to transaction processing for communication to leadership and stakeholders
• Guides continuous improvement efforts, participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Responsible for understanding and working with client's Commercial Governance on vendor licensing models, licensing costs and renewals of integration technologies
• Assists Project Managers with managing the team's CAPEX budget and oversee Integration projects
• Works with onshore and offshore Agile teams consisting of developers, analysts and project managers

Consults and collaborates with Project Managers, Technology Leads to understand Integration project scope, stay aligned, identify interdependencies and manage the risks with those dependencies

• Fosters team collaboration, recommends process changes and identifies and evangelizes trends that can improve the team's delivery and results
• Demonstrates analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where multiple projects will require participation at a given time
• Develops and reports on metrics tailored for the client Technology's goals, reviewed quarterly to adjust for improved performance
• Consults with stakeholders to assess and anticipate future integration requirements and develops long term plans
• Manages vendor relationships and escalate problems to vendors when needed
• Keeps abreast of relevant industry leading standards and emerging technologies

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field encouraged to apply.
• Minimum three years of management and/or supervisory experience is required
• Five years of experience with a data integration technology (middleware, ETL, B2B Gateways, EDI, File Transfer) with a proven record of success in leading technology teams in complex organizations is encouraged to apply
• Experience in leadership roles within technology, especially leading design, development, testing, configuration and implementation while focused on driving high quality, reliable and resilient technology solutions.

Preferred:

• Experience with middleware, ETL or B2B technologies on UNIX
• Experience with SQL for data querying and manipulation (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with Agile teams, tools, practices (Kanban, stand-ups, sprints, etc.)
• Experience with Project Management
• Experience with operational support (respond to problems/failures, drive resolution of services)