Manager of Software Engineering - Integrations (Remote)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Management and oversight of the integrations team. Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters and ensures effective achievement of objectives.  

• Has overall responsibility for developing and administering performance standards for the integrations team. 

• Integration Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive integration strategy to connect various software systems, platforms, and data sources within Purple. 

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of integration specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure the successful execution of integration projects. 

• System Assessment: Evaluate existing systems, applications, and databases to identify opportunities for integration, automation, and process improvement. 

• Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with external vendors and partners to implement and maintain integrations, ensuring they meet Purple’s requirements and standards. 

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee integration projects, including defining project scope, timelines, and budgets. Ensure successful project delivery on time and within budget. 

• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain best practices for quality assurance in integration processes, data validation, and error handling. 

• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of integration processes, system configurations, and data mappings for future reference and audit purposes. 

• Troubleshooting: Proactively identify and resolve integration-related issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to minimize disruptions to business operations. 

• Security and Compliance: Ensure that data security and compliance standards are met during integration processes, implementing necessary measures to protect sensitive information. 

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of integrated systems and proactively optimize them for efficiency, scalability, and reliability. 

Required Skills, Education, Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. 

• 5+ years of leadership experience in related field 

• Proven experience (10+ years) in systems integration, with a track record of successful project management. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Proficiency in integration technologies, API management, and ETL tools. 

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. 

• Knowledge of data security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP) are a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

Physical activities may occasionally include:  

• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.  

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

Physical activities may constantly include:  

• Communicating with others to exchange information. 

• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:  

• Noisy open office environment