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SENIOR MANAGER, ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale - helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Integration is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for defining and executing our global integration vision. This role oversees the architecture, delivery, and operations of Enterprise Integration platforms ensuring seamless connectivity across the enterprise systems, trading partners, and cloud ecosystems. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages vendor relationships, ensures operational excellence, and drives innovation in integration technologies to support our digital transformation and business agility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• 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,

Organizational Leadership

• 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)

Architecture & Solution Design

Architecture & Solution Design

• Architecting and implementing 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

Operations & Service Management

• 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.

Vendor & Partner Management

• 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

Forecasting & Cost Management

• 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

Innovation & Evaluation

• 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 is a strong plus preferred
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI