Data Integration Manager

Summary

As a leader in the transportation industry, ATS is expanding its IT capabilities with a focus on modernizing its data strategy and integration processes. This position is a key leadership role responsible for developing, maintaining, and scaling the company's data and integration ecosystem to meet the evolving needs of the organization. The role includes managing staff, budget, roadmap, operations, support, and projects related to data strategy, application integration, scalable EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), B2B API capabilities. The ability to effectively manage a diverse team, collaborate with business partners, and deliver on a strategy that contributes to ATS's growth initiatives are critical success factors.

 

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer Science, a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience in the field.
2. 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring staff involved with data management, integration, and support within an organization.
3. Proven experience in managing data strategy and integrations in a complex business environment.
4. Strong planning and problem-solving skills; able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions.
5. Project management experience in both ticket-based and bundled project environments.
6. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, manage and implement change, and manage budgets.
7. Demonstrated experience in team building and collaboration with business leaders, 3rd parties, and internal staff.
8. Outstanding coordination, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills.
9. Proven leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, changing, and growing environment.
10. Experience with newer, future-oriented technologies is essential.
11. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
12. Must demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values and the success of all staff.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
14. Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal).
15. Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the staff, budget, roadmap, projects, processes, and support activities related to ATS's data and integration systems while balancing organizational needs.
2. Lead the development and implementation of a scalable EDI and B2B API strategy, ensuring seamless and secure data exchange with external partners.
3. Oversee the 3-level team structure, ensuring that Level 3 staff equip and enable Level 2 staff, who in turn support and train Level 1 staff. Ensure each tier receives the appropriate exposure and guidance for their tasks.
4. Participate in major strategy, operational, and project-related decisions for the data and integration ecosystem as required.
5. Direct and validate system documentation at all stages of development and support for data and integration systems.
6. Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the department and across ATS.
7. Identify and manage gaps ensuring accurate documentation of systems and resiliency is maintained.
8. Collaborate with the Application Portfolio team, overseeing installation of upgrades and patches to maintain applications for life cycle at acceptable levels.
9. Collaborate with internal partners to assist with prioritization and communication with ATS business sponsors.
10. Continuously seek to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity standards by modernizing or revising company processes, tools, and resources.
11. Partner with Human Resources in the recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and training of new employees to create a positive candidate experience.
12. Plan, delegate, organize, and manage workflow of staff members to ensure high performance.
13. Provide effective employee performance management utilizing SMART goals, constructive feedback, coaching for improvement, and progressive discipline.
14. Design and implement ongoing training for current employees; recommend development plan priorities for individual team members and monitor progress against those priorities.
15. Adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
16. Demonstrates, by their daily actions, ATS Mission, Vision, and Values in a consistent, effective, and reliable manner.
17. Support ATS' culture by aligning actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our All-Employee Competencies.
18. Carry out managerial and leadership responsibilities in accordance with ATS' policies and applicable laws.
19. Perform key All-Manager Responsibilities; Deliver High Business results, Build the Right Team, Manage for Optimal Performance and Develop Talent for Growth.
20. Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed and infrequent travel may be required. 
21. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

This position performs work primarily in an office setting.

1. Constantly in a stationary position and occasionally will move around.
2. Constantly operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s).
3. Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via phone system.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of the ATS to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.

The ATS designated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity is Director of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.

ATS is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of the ATS to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.