Integration Lead

The RoleIntegration is critical for our client to continue in their growth by ensuring a seamless connection between sales channels (B2B & B2C) with distribution and supply chain network. This role will be building on an exciting period of change and looking at future integration solutions, while maintaining important legacy integrations .The role will form an integral part of the IT leadership team, taking responsibility for strategic direction across all aspects of technology integration including core ERP system, supply chain, distribution and 3PL facilities, customer service, wholesale ordering channels, e-commerce and retail systems globally.The combination of strategic direction, architecture and technical expertise, adaptability, hands-on leadership and disciplined delivery will be critical success factors. Alongside this, an ability to communicate to business management, lead the integration architectural decisions within the enterprise architecture and lead a multi-skilled team will all be crucial abilities. ResponsibilitiesLead and define the integration strategy and solution governanceDefine the “to-be” integration architecture, which must be robust, scalable and adaptableMeet with stakeholders, business users, other IT team members and 3rd-parties such as vendors, systems integrators to identify business and technical requirementsLeads the approach, design, security, documentation, and implementation of end-to-end integration solutions, considering business requirements, constraints, and ongoing supportability Product Manager for Mulesoft and Integration platformsResponsibility for the deliveries of the Integration team and external service providers and system integratorsPlan and manage the portfolio of integration projects and initiativesProvide coaching and leadership to members of the integration team, and plan and manage their development, training and performanceProvide advice and guidance to IT team and associated stakeholders around integration solution decisionsThe PersonCandidates will need to demonstrate hands-on experience delivering major integration projects such as re-platforming or the integration part of new systems such as ERP or e-commerce. A certification in Mulesoft or similar integration system would be beneficial along with excellent SQL skills.This is a permanent position with salary of up to 80,000. Candidates will need to be based near to the North East as there is an expectation to be office based, Newcastle upon Tyne, 3 days per week.Reference: 400553Job type: PermanentSalary: Up to 80,000Location: Newcastle upon Tyne