Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Best Practices, Budget Management, Cloud Applications, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microservices, Middleware, Problem Solving Skills, REST (Representational State Transfer), Resource Management, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Security Protocols, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Web Services Architecture
LOCATION
Mesa, Arizona
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior IT Manager - Enterprise Integration
Position Type: Full Time
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Chief Information Officer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior IT Manager to lead our enterprise integration initiatives and drive digital transformation across our organization. This critical leadership position requires a seasoned professional who can bridge the gap between business objectives and technical implementation while managing complex integration architectures that connect diverse systems, applications, and data sources.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise integration patterns, middleware technologies, and API management, combined with strong leadership capabilities to guide cross-functional teams toward successful project delivery. You will be responsible for developing and executing our integration strategy, ensuring seamless data flow across our technology ecosystem, and establishing best practices that support scalability, security, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develop and maintain the enterprise integration roadmap aligned with business objectives and IT strategy
Lead the design and implementation of integration architecture frameworks that support current and future business needs
Evaluate emerging integration technologies and recommend solutions that enhance organizational capabilities
Establish integration standards, governance policies, and best practices across the organization
Collaborate with executive leadership to identify integration opportunities that drive business value
Manage integration budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
Technical Management & Architecture
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of enterprise integration solutions using middleware platforms, ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), and API management tools
Ensure seamless integration between cloud-based applications, on-premises systems, and third-party services
Architect and implement RESTful and SOAP web services, microservices architectures, and event-driven integration patterns
Lead data integration initiatives including ETL processes, data warehousing, and real-time data synchronization
Establish and maintain integration security protocols, including authentication, authorization,