Senior Manager, Enterprise Integration

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global integration strategy encompassing middleware, APIs, cloud-based platforms and EDI
• Align integration initiatives with enterprise architecture, business priorities, and digital transformation goals
• Lead technology evaluations and roadmap planning for platforms such as IBM ACE, API Connect, iPaaS solutions and SAP BTP Integration Suite
• Lead and mentor global teams including Middleware Architects and Integration Analysts
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across integration functions
• Establish governance frameworks for integration architecture, standards, and compliance
• Ensure integration platforms comply with internal security policies, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), and global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Architect and implement enterprise-grade solutions using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and API Connect
• Oversee the design and delivery of end-to-end integration solutions across ERP, CRM, PLM, and cloud platforms
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of integration architectures
• Promote adoption of microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of middleware platforms
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement
• Define and monitor operational KPIs and SLAs to ensure service excellence
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure integration platforms meet security, compliance, and data protection standards
• Define and track KPIs to measure the business impact of integration initiatives, such as transaction accuracy, partner onboarding time, and system uptime
• Manage strategic vendor relationships including contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews
• Define and monitor SLAs with service providers and ensure alignment with business expectations
• Approve vendor invoices and collaborate with Procurement and Finance on cost optimization and compliance
• Develop and manage annual budgets for integration services, tools, and vendor contracts
• Forecast resource needs and technology investments to support business growth and transformation
• Monitor and report on cost performance, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate financial planning and alignment with corporate objectives
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and integration trends to enhance our capabilities
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs for new integration tools and platforms
• Drive modernization of legacy systems through cloud-native and API-first approaches

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in Enterprise Integration including a strategic senior leadership role
• Proven expertise in middleware platforms (IBM ACE, Sterling), and cloud integration (SAP CPI, API Connect)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, SOA, microservices, and API management
• Experience leading global teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and vendor management skills
• Experience with iPaaS platforms and hybrid integration strategies preferred
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD practices preferred
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience required