Graco
Integrations Manager
Graco, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Integrations Manager will spearhead the vision, strategy, and delivery of an enterprise integrations capability to deliver seamless connectivity between Graco's technology ecosystem and various internal and external platforms. This role is pivotal in optimizing data accessibility and system interoperability across the organization.
What You Will Do at Graco
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
Craft a comprehensive enterprise integration roadmap aligning with Graco's business objectives.Lead the selection and implementation of an enterprise integration platform strategy and tools.Team Leadership & Mentorship
Lead and mentor a team of integration architects and developers, providing guidance and support.Provide training or resources for internal teams on integration tools and methodologies.Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering
Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather and continuously refine enterprise integration needs.Identify critical integration points and define integration requirements.Architecture Design & Implementation
Design and implement robust, secure, scalable, extensible, reusable, responsive, and performant integration architectures.Develop and maintain integration documentation and catalog of APIs and reusable services.Ensures all interfaces and technical dependencies are documented and maintained to a high standard.Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
Establish monitoring tools and implement telemetry to ensure high-performing integration operations.Troubleshoot integration issues and provide timely resolutions.Appropriately escalate risks and issues in a timely manner while managing stakeholder expectations.Stay abreast of emerging integration technologies and best practices.What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.5+ years in integration architecture or experience in similar roles.3+ years of experience in leading a team.Hands-on experience with system integration and enterprise applications.Strong expertise in system integration methodologies, API design, and data synchronization techniques. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.Expertise with one or more of Systems Integration platforms (iPaaS), such as Mulesoft, Dell Boomi and/or Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).Experience implementing integrations using SOA, Event Driven Architectures and Microservices.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (like Git), and automation tools (Jenkins, Ansible, etc.).Knowledge of cloud platforms and hybrid integrations.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.Accelerators
Software project management experience.Application of Software development life cycle (SDLC) practices and principles.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve integration issues.Business analysis and/or Project/Program management experience.
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The Integrations Manager will spearhead the vision, strategy, and delivery of an enterprise integrations capability to deliver seamless connectivity between Graco's technology ecosystem and various internal and external platforms. This role is pivotal in optimizing data accessibility and system interoperability across the organization.
What You Will Do at Graco
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
Craft a comprehensive enterprise integration roadmap aligning with Graco's business objectives.Lead the selection and implementation of an enterprise integration platform strategy and tools.Team Leadership & Mentorship
Lead and mentor a team of integration architects and developers, providing guidance and support.Provide training or resources for internal teams on integration tools and methodologies.Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering
Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather and continuously refine enterprise integration needs.Identify critical integration points and define integration requirements.Architecture Design & Implementation
Design and implement robust, secure, scalable, extensible, reusable, responsive, and performant integration architectures.Develop and maintain integration documentation and catalog of APIs and reusable services.Ensures all interfaces and technical dependencies are documented and maintained to a high standard.Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
Establish monitoring tools and implement telemetry to ensure high-performing integration operations.Troubleshoot integration issues and provide timely resolutions.Appropriately escalate risks and issues in a timely manner while managing stakeholder expectations.Stay abreast of emerging integration technologies and best practices.What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.5+ years in integration architecture or experience in similar roles.3+ years of experience in leading a team.Hands-on experience with system integration and enterprise applications.Strong expertise in system integration methodologies, API design, and data synchronization techniques. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.Expertise with one or more of Systems Integration platforms (iPaaS), such as Mulesoft, Dell Boomi and/or Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).Experience implementing integrations using SOA, Event Driven Architectures and Microservices.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (like Git), and automation tools (Jenkins, Ansible, etc.).Knowledge of cloud platforms and hybrid integrations.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.Accelerators
Software project management experience.Application of Software development life cycle (SDLC) practices and principles.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve integration issues.Business analysis and/or Project/Program management experience.
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.