Sr. Manager, Integrations

Job description

**_Welcome to Warner Bros.

Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._**

**Who We Are…**

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.

Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role **:**

WBD Integration team is seeking a Senior Manager- integration who will be responsible for providing technical expertise for supporting and enhancing the Integration suite (Informatica Power Center, IICS).

We are specifically looking for a candidate with solid technical skills and experience in integrating ERP applications, SAAS, PAAS platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Workday, etc., and data warehouses such as Teradata, Snowflake, and RedShift.

Experience with the Informatica cloud platform would be ideal for this position.

As the Senior Manager- integration, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the seamless integration of various software systems and technologies within our organization.

You will be responsible for leading a team of integration specialists, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all systems work harmoniously to achieve our business goals.

Your technical expertise , leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be essential in driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation across our integrated systems landscape .

The candidate's primary job functions include but are not limited to the day-to-day management of the Informatica platform.

The candidate must possess strong communication and analytical skills to effectively work with peers within the Enterprise Technology Data Group , various external partners/vendors, and business users to determine requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

The candidate must have the ability to independently complete individual tasks in a dynamic environment to achieve departmental and company goals.

Your Role Accountabilities:

+ **Strategic Planning:** Develop a comprehensive system integration strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives .

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance system performance, and improve overall efficiency through integration.

+ **Team Leadership:** Lead and mentor a team of system integration specialists, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that values continuous learning and development.

+ **Integration Management:** Manage end-to-end integration projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.

+ **Technical Expertise:** Possess in-depth knowledge of various software systems, APIs, middleware, and integration tools.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in system integration.

+ **Collaboration:** Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, operations, and business units, to gather requirements and ensure smooth integration processes.

+ **Quality Assurance:** Establish testing protocols to validate the accuracy, reliability, and performance of integrated systems.

Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to proactively identify and address any issues.

+ **Continuous Improvement:** Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance integration processes, reduce manual interventions, and increase overall system efficiency.

+ Prepare and present reports to senior management.

Qualifications & Experiences:

+ 8 + years of experience as an ETL/Integration developer/engineer/architect ; 3+ years management experience

+ 5 years of experience working with Informatica Repository, Designer, Workflow, and Monitor.

+ 3+ years of programming experience in writing Linux and Shell scripts

+ 7 years of experience setting up, monitoring , and troubleshooting PowerCenter for SAP NetWeaver and SAP IDocs

+ Experience in the extraction of SAP data sources using different integration methods.

+ Experience in Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services like Cloud Data Integration, Cloud Application Integration, API Management, Cloud Integration Hub Experience in Cloud API Gateway configuration.

+ Proven experience in system integration management, preferably in a complex and large-scale IT environment.

+ Strong project management skills and experience with project management tools.

+ Proficiency in programming languages, API integration, and data transformation.

+ Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills.

+ Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

+ Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and technologies.

+ Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., ITIL, PMP) can be a plus.

Not Required but preferred experience:

+ Public speaking and presentation skills.

**How We Get Things Done…**

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done.

You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day.

We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

**Championing Inclusion at WBD**

Warner Bros.

Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.

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