Enterprise Integration Manager

Seeking Enterprise Integration Manager. Offering Work/Life Balance.

The University of Portland’s Information Services Department invites applications for an Enterprise Integration Manager responsible for leading the design, implementation, and administration of complex systems. Specifically, this position will manage a team of integration developers and application administrators, working with multiple business segments, functional and technical personnel, and external partners to lead the development and implementation of integration solutions.

A few of the benefits offered by the University include: annual pay of $75,000 to $77,000 and generally a 35-hour work week; medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance; paid holiday break in December in addition to vacation/sick time; tuition remission for employee and family members (consistent with University policies), retirement contributions (generally after two years of employment), and a home purchase assistance program. (Please note that eligibility for all University benefits is subject to applicable policies, practices, and requirements).

The University of Portland is centrally located in Portland, Oregon: a thriving city in which to live, from the food and microbreweries, to the high percentage of bookstores per capita, to the easy access to outdoor recreation found within Portland, the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Hood and the Oregon coast.

The University of Portland is devoted to providing an education of the heart and mind by focusing on teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. The University has grown to a vibrant intellectual community of more than 5,000 students, professors and staff.

This position is posted as of May 2, 2018. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The full job description (including physical requirements, working conditions, and notice about reasonable accommodations) is available here: bit.ly/EIM043018 .

Responsibilities:
Technological Duties

Provide subject matter expertise across multiple integration technologies to enhance platform stability, usability, and cost effectiveness.

Design, build, and maintain tools that monitor, automate, and streamline integration performance, quality and SLAs.

Increase reusability of integration components.

Create or maintain standards and best practices for object naming conventions, design, and coding.

Stay current with industry specific knowledge.

Evaluate specifications and features of new products, performing cost/benefit analysis and product/cost comparisons. Understand business operations and make technical recommendations regarding software/hardware.

Develop detailed understanding of relevant business and technical knowledge.

Resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives, in a collaborative culture

Develop roadmaps & business cases for upgrades or the introduction of new integration technologies.

Assist the DBA in basic administration duties to maintain data and data structure integrity within the Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases.

Managerial Duties

Manage and supervise a high performing team; establish employee backup and succession plans; ensure continued professional development of the team. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring processes, setting of expectations, training and mentorship, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including termination of employment.

Oversee team resolution of technology issues and problems according to expected SLAs.

Oversee & prioritize staff workload, creating opportunities for cross-system training.

Lead development activities, including: environment configuration, coordination of developer setup and onboarding, code build/testing/deployment, release packaging, and release scheduling.

Ensure successful project delivery, including appropriateness of application designs, personnel allocation, resource utilization against budget, supervision of project team members, and meeting scheduled deliverables.

Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.

Assist with department budget and supervise department-related spending.

Other Duties

Coordinate with other organizational units in information services to ensure that dependencies are managed and adjustments are made to communicate accurate project status.

Provide weekly status updates and prepare technical reports and briefings concerning performance of the system and system related problems and corrections.

Have exceptional customer relationship skills, consensus building skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Requirements:
Education and Experience

Required: bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.

Required: three years of management experience.

Required: five years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering customized integration solutions.

Required: technical knowledge and experience as follows:
Extensive knowledge of PL/SQL, as well as supporting technologies such as SQL Server, Linux, PowerShell, SML and Java; experience with database programming languages, including T-SQL, PL/SQL; experience with relational database.

Highly Preferred: technical knowledge and experience as follows:

• Experience with SOAP and/or REST based web services and API development.
• Experience with scripting languages: JavaScript, PowerShell.
• Experience with HTTP, HTTPs, FTP protocols.
• Experience working with ERP (such as Ellucian Banner).
• Experience with MS SQL Server technologies.
• Familiarity with C#.

Or equivalent education and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellence in the areas of initiative, leadership, and sound judgment.

Strong supervisory and management skills.

Strong ability in technical leadership, including ability to think strategically and effectively communicate solutions to various levels of management.

Strong project management skills, including ability to develop accurate project estimates and development schedules (level of effort).

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and balance multiple priorities while maintaining a positive outlook and to work effectively in a team environment.

Thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness in completing essential duties.

Strong orientation towards policy and process improvements.

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and judgment skills.

Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team setting; ability to effectively receive supervisory direction.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of policies, processes, individuals, and groups.

Demonstrated competence and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Proficiency with computers, technology devices, software, and applications at level of proficiency required for the position’s duties. Ability to learn and use new technologies, software, and applications at level of proficiency required for the position’s duties.

Please see full job description (link above) for information about physical requirements, working conditions, work standards and statement about reasonable accommodations.

Supplemental Questions

1. Why are you interested in applying for this position?

2. Please describe your strongest work-related skills. How do these skills fit into the requirements for this position?

3. What are work-related skills that you need to grow or improve? Is there an aspect of this position that you feel you need to learn or grow into?

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume, Supplemental Questions