Director, Enterprise EDI & Integration Services

DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE EDI AND INTEGRATION SERVICES

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying.On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

Why join EDS? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Director, Enterprise EDI & Integration Services role is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for defining and executing our global integration vision. This role oversees the architecture, delivery, and operations of both Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and middleware platforms ensuring seamless connectivity across the enterprise systems, trading partners, and cloud ecosystems. The Director leads cross-functional teams, manages vendor relationships, ensures operational excellence and drives innovation in integration technologies to support our digital transformation and business agility.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and own the global integration strategy encompassing EDI, middleware, APIs, and cloud-based platforms
• Align integration initiatives with enterprise architecture, business priorities, and digital transformation goals
• Lead technology evaluations and roadmap planning for platforms such as SAP Integration Suite, IBM ACE, APIConnect, and iPaaS solutions

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and mentor global teams including EDI Managers, Middleware Architects, and Integration Analysts
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across integration functions
• Establish governance frameworks for integration architecture, standards, and compliance
• Ensure all EDI and integration platforms comply with internal security policies, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), and global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Architecture & Solution Design

• Oversee the design and delivery of end-to-end integration solutions across ERP, CRM, PLM, and cloud platforms
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of integration architectures
• Promote adoption of microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures

Operations & Service Management

• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of EDI and middleware platforms.
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement.
• Define and monitor operational KPIs and SLAs to ensure service excellence.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure integration platforms meet security, compliance, and data protection standards.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the business impact of integration initiatives, such as transaction accuracy, partner onboarding time, and system uptime.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage strategic vendor relationships including contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews
• Define and monitor SLAs with service providers and ensure alignment with business expectations
• Approve vendor invoices and collaborate with Procurement and Finance on cost optimization and compliance

Forecasting & Cost Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets for integration services, tools, and vendor contracts
• Forecast resource needs and technology investments to support business growth and transformation
• Monitor and report on cost performance, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate financial planning and alignment with corporate objectives

Innovation & Evaluation

• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and integration trends to enhance our capabilities
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs for new integration tools and platforms
• Drive modernization of legacy systems through cloud-native and API-first approaches

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key Skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Ten or more years of experience in Enterprise Integration including a strategic senior leadership role
• Proven expertise in EDI standards (EDIFACT, X12, VDA, ODETTE), middleware platforms (IBM ACE, Sterling), and cloud integration (SAP CPI, APIConnect)
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, SOA, microservices, and API management
• Experience leading global teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and vendor management skills
• Experience with iPaaS platforms and hybrid integration strategies preferred
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD practices preferred
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience is a strong plus preferred

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day ONE of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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