Manager IT – Integration Platforms

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Platform Management:

• Manage the support, maintenance, and enhancement of integration platforms including Dell Boomi, Webmethods, JS7, and Xtract Universal.
• Ensure platform stability, performance, and scalability to meet enterprise needs.
• Implement best practices in integration design, development, and management.

Integration Development & Delivery:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of new integrations and enhancements on Boomi and webMethods platforms according to business requirements from various functional areas.
• Lead the resolution of complex integration issues, working collaboratively with application teams and vendors to ensure timely and effective solutions.

Platform Optimization & Strategy:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize the performance, efficiency, security posture, and cost-effectiveness of the middleware platforms and integration processes.
• Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for PerkinElmer's middleware and integration technologies, aligning with overall IT and business strategies, including cloud adoption, API-led integration patterns, and event-driven architectures.
• Manage vendor relationships and licenses for key middleware and scheduler software (Dell, Software AG, SOS GmbH, Theobald Software).

Collaboration with Enterprise Applications:

• Partner with other enterprise application leads to architect and engineer end-to-end integration solutions across multiple systems and applications.
• Align integration strategies with the broader enterprise application landscape to enhance operational efficiency.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all integration processes, workflows, and platforms.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Manage resource allocation, and project prioritization for the middleware function.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, security awareness, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders regarding platform status, strategy, risks, and project updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise application integrations.
• Significant hands-on experience with at least two of the following integration platforms: Dell Boomi, Webmethods.
• Proven experience with scheduling tools such as JS7.
• Experience with data extraction tools like Xtract Universal is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of various integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, SOAP, REST, ETL, messaging queues).
• Experience with cloud-based integration solutions and hybrid integration architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a globally distributed organization, managed multiple vendors.
• Familiarity with enterprise application landscapes (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM) is preferred.