Digital Core ERP Transformation - Integration Lead

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the food industry seeks an Integration Delivery Lead in Slough, England. This role involves leading a team in the transformation of legacy systems through modern integration and automation techniques such as APIs and Event-Driven Architecture. Candidates should possess a Master of Sciences degree and over 5 years of IT experience, focusing on IT Applications. The position offers opportunities for significant impact within the organization while collaborating across diverse teams.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to in-house Mars University

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in IT roles, particularly in IT Applications or IT Technology.
• Experience in leading IT projects, especially in Agile settings.
• Proficiency in modern integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design workshops and represent your team.
• Build and maintain stakeholder networks to ensure seamless communication.
• Lead vendor resources for delivering integrations and automations.
• Define and track KPIs for delivery performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

API management

Event-Driven Architecture

IPaaS

Automation in SAP

Leadership

Agile project management

Effective communication

Education

Master of Sciences in engineering, IT, computer sciences, or management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description:

Join Mars in a Transformative Journey as an Integration Delivery Lead!

Mars is on an exciting path of Digital & Business Transformation, revolutionizing our existing ERP systems with a cutting-edge SAP ecosystem powered by S/4 Hana. We are seeking a dynamic Integration Delivery Lead to be a pivotal force in this transformation, spearheading the modernization of legacy integrations and automations through innovative approaches like APIs, Events, and process automation tools.

Why This Role?

As an Integration Delivery Lead, you will be at the forefront of our Digital Core program, leading a talented team to deliver seamless integration and automation solutions. This is your chance to make a significant impact on a global scale, working with state-of-the-art technologies and collaborating with diverse teams across Mars.

What are we looking for?

• Educational Background: A Master of Sciences degree or equivalent in engineering, IT, computer sciences, or management.
• Experience: Over 5 years in IT roles, with a strong background in IT Applications or IT Technology.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading IT projects, preferably Agile, and managing third-party SI partners.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in modern integration technologies such as API management, Event-Driven Architecture, IPaaS, and Automation within SAP or Microsoft Azure ecosystems.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with a wide range of audiences, from senior leaders to technical experts.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Design & Strategy: Participate in design workshops, representing your team alongside solution architects, and help define the best strategies for program deployment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain a network of key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across Business & IT, from analysts to directors.
• Vendor Management: Lead and manage vendor resources in building and delivering new integrations and automations, overseeing resource planning, milestone management, and risk management.
• Performance Monitoring: Define, track, and enhance KPIs to monitor delivery performance and quality, ensuring processes are respected and governance is in place.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and lead their implementation to enhance delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.