IT Integration Manager - Remote Opportunity - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare is on a rapid growth journey that is fueled in part by our IT Integration team. Joining our Integration team means being directly responsible for an increased investment in our Future of Data Program.

This Integration Manager role requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and effective collaboration to ensure a well-integrated and efficient organizational ecosystem. The Manager will own the implementation, testing and support of key integrations between disparate business systems in multi-tier environments with a main focus on applying EAI toolsechnologies like Boomi or similar, to drive existing and new integrations, encompassing databases, third-party interfaces and APIs on the cloud. You will engage with Product teams, strategizing and managing tradeoffs, and evaluating opportunistic new insights with solution partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy aligning with organizational goals and ensuring flawless data flow across systems
• Lead the design and implementation of integration solutions, considering scalability, security, and performance aspects
• Work closely with multi-functional teams, including IT, development, and business units, to understand integration needs and implement effective solutions
• Collaborate with external and internal partners to assess and integrate third-party systems, ensuring compatibility and efficiency
• Identify and resolve integration issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining data accuracy
• Continuously supervise and optimize integration processes for maximum efficiency and reliability
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for integration processes, configurations, and solve steps
• Ensure that integration processes adhere to security standards and compliance requirements
• Lead all tech of integration analysts and engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 6 or more years of demonstrable experience in system integration with a minimum of two years managing an Integration team
• Solid technical background in integration technologies, APIs, and middleware platforms
• Ability to analyze sophisticated issues and develop effective solutions for seamless integration while improving current processes
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate with complementary teams and external vendors effectively
• Validated ability to lead integration projects from conception to completion, meeting timelines and objectives
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry standard processes in the integration landscape while being highly adaptable and flexible to meet demanding timelines
• Detailed documentation skills to build and maintain comprehensive records of integration configurations and processes.
• Ability and appetite to lead and engage diverse and equitable teams

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.