SENIOR MANAGER, ENTERPRISE EDI AND INTEGRATION SERVICES
Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying.On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/
This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.
Why join EDS? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
YOUR ROLE
The Senior Manager of EDI and Integration Services 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 both Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and middleware platforms ensuring seamless connectivity across the enterprise systems, trading partners, and cloud ecosystems. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages vendor relationships, ensures operational excellence, and drives innovation in integration technologies to support our digital transformation and business agility.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and own the global integration strategy encompassing EDI, middleware, APIs, and cloud-based platforms
Align integration initiatives with enterprise architecture, business priorities, and digital transformation goals
Lead technology evaluations and roadmap planning for platforms such as SAP Integration Suite, IBM ACE, APIConnect, and iPaaS solutions
Organizational Leadership
Lead and mentor global teams including EDI Leads, 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 all EDI and integration platforms comply with internal security policies, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), and global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Architecture and Solution Design
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 EDI and 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
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
YOUR BACKGROUND
Key Skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
Ten or more years of experience in Enterprise Integration experience including a strategic leadership role
Proven expertise in EDI standards (EDIFACT, X12, VDA, ODETTE), middleware platforms (IBM ACE, Sterling), and cloud integration (SAP CPI, APIConnect)
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
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
