Lead platform Manager

Team Lead Platform Manager Integration*

Salary
£64,500 plus a 20 percent flex allowance

Reporting to
Principal Platform Manager

1. Job purpose

The Team Lead Platform Manager Integration is responsible for the delivery, stability and performance of all integration services across the enterprise. The role covers support of existing point to point integrations and API based services and the development of a strategic integration approach for internal systems and external partners. The post holder will lead technical resources and suppliers to ensure a secure and reliable integration landscape that meets business and project needs.

2. Role overview

This role sits within the wider technology function and ensures integration platforms and services are secure, available, scalable and aligned to agreed design and delivery standards. The post holder will lead the roadmap for integration services and ensure technical alignment across the organisation and with external partners.

3. Responsibilities

. Own the design, delivery and performance of integration services across the organisation
. Lead the support and stabilisation of existing integration platforms including point to point links, automated interfaces and API based services
. Develop and implement an enterprise integration strategy for internal systems and external third parties, suppliers, and partners
. Oversee Azure integration services including API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Monitor and other native cloud components
. Lead internal teams and suppliers providing integration development, support and operational services
. Define technical standards, security controls and design patterns for all integration work
. Ensure integration services meet SLAs and KPIs and deliver improvements where needed
. Lead the identification and resolution of integration related issues, risks and vulnerabilities
. Support integration activity across programmes using agile or waterfall delivery depending on project needs
. Promote a consistent and inclusive approach across all workstreams

4. Required criteria

Skills

. Strong integration delivery and engineering skills covering enterprise scale system connectivity and API development
. Ability to lead complex technology services and balance technical needs with supplier performance
. Strong understanding of Azure integration tooling
. Supplier and stakeholder management skills
. Ability to lead technical teams and set direction across support and delivery

Knowledge

, Strong knowledge of Azure integration services and native cloud components
. Good understanding of ERP or major enterprise systems such as Oracle or P6 and how they integrate
. Knowledge of integration security principles and data transfer risks
. Knowledge of agile and waterfall delivery approaches

Experience

. Proven experience delivering enterprise scale integrations in a senior or lead position
. Strong background in development or architecture with progression into platform leadership
. Experience leading multi vendor delivery environments
. Experience guiding technical teams and enforcing design and engineering standards

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements