IT Manager - Data Integration

Overview
Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.
Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles and accounted for nearly $39 billion in revenue through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.
At the center of it all, our dedicated IT teams innovate, design and develop the technology that is redefining how customers rent, buy and share vehicles from our family of brands. Here, you will be part of a diverse and talented team that creates and delivers powerful technology solutions for our customers and employees across the world with the resources and support to develop in a variety of career paths.
As an Enterprise Mobility team member, we offer an excellent package with market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401k matching & profit sharing, schedule flexibility, work from home opportunities, paid time off, and organizational growth potential.
This position offers the opportunity to work fully remote within the United States (except for Alaska and/or Hawaii). Team members who choose virtual / remote work should have an adequate space to serve as their home office, and must be able to work a schedule within U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours. This position will require employees to come on site to one of our St. Louis campus locations a few times per year for meetings/events or as needed.
We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Candidates should expect identity verification, video interviews, technical validation of skills, and verification of employment, education, and work authorization. Falsification of information, proxy interviewing, or misrepresentation of experience or location will result in disqualification.
Responsibilities
Joining our team as an IT Manager offers an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee the 24/7 support of our Data Integration environment. Our team thrives on a strong foundation of Data Integration technologies, driven by a passion for technology and excellence in leadership. As the IT Manager, you will lead a high performing team, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our data replication environment. This role is not only about technical expertise but also about strategic leadership, where you will develop and execute plans to optimize Data Integration infrastructure in alignment with organizational goals. You'll foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration, mentoring a dedicated team of IT professionals. Your proactive approach to managing complex IT environments, coupled with your ability to lead critical incident resolutions and drive continuous improvement initiatives, will be pivotal in enhancing our service delivery and mitigating risks. A strong focus on data replication services that support many applications and report functionality across Enterprise Mobility. Joining us means being part of a dynamic team where your contributions will have a significant impact on our technology landscape.
As an IT Manager, you will be responsible for defining the goals, objectives, processes, and resources to support the Data Integration team. This is an ideal role for a leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact and develop and grow in a team-oriented environment. You’ll have the chance to work with senior leaders in the organization, so collaboration and influence skills will be key.
Key Areas Of Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:
Oversee and manage a team of data integration engineers with a focus on agility and continuous improvement, providing 24/7 support
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective team performance and development
Coordinate with senior management and other departments to align data integration objectives with organizational goals
Handle escalations, both internal/external, and manage support from different levels
Manage tools, systems, and procedures to ensure dynamic management of issues and customer management
Operational Excellence:
Own and drive multiple simultaneous efforts and roadmaps within the area through close coordination with various IT teams and external vendors
Develop and implement processes and procedures to optimize operations and improve efficiency
Monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)
Ensure continual process improvement within data integration, including but not limited to: automation of operational tasks and reporting, implementation of enterprise-wide monitoring initiatives, and routine administration tasks
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize the performance and efficiency of data integration infrastructure operations
Collaborate with senior management to align IT operations with organizational goals and objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and mitigate risks
Incident and Problem Management:
Establish and enforce incident management processes to minimize downtime and service disruptions
Lead the resolution of critical incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore services expediently
Conduct thorough root cause analysis of incidents and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
Project Management:
Lead and coordinate larger projects, ensuring timely and successful completion
Collaborate with project teams to plan, execute, and monitor data protection infrastructure projects
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Flexibility in supporting application releases off-hours; flexibility in participating in a team-based on-call rotation off-hours for emergencies
Knowledge and understanding of AWS or Azure technologies, products, and services
Knowledge and understanding of working in an Agile/Kanban development environment, using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Ability to balance risk with business priorities and applies the appropriate sense of urgency to issues
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Ability to establish effective working relationships within all levels of the organizatio
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
Qualifications
Required:
Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
Must reside in the United States (does not include Alaska or Hawaii)
Must be able to work a schedule within U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours.
6+ years of related IT experience
3+ years of people management experience, to include hiring, 1-1 meetings, career coaching/ mentoring, performance reviews, salary reviews, etc.
Must have experience leading and mentoring technical professionals within a complex environment
Proven commitment to continuous improvement of team members and technology through the capture, analysis, and reporting of key performance, utilization, and cost metrics
Experience managing 3rd party and vendor relationships and negotiations
Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred
Proficiency with Data Replication disciplines in both on-premise and cloud infrastructure environments
Prefer experience working in a large technology/data replication environment
Awareness and understanding of data replication concepts and technologies
Knowledge of Oracle Golden Gate or Qlik Replicate
Familiarity with cloud solutions like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
Awareness and understanding of IP networking
Ability to challenge current solutions, determine appropriate solutions, and ensure there is alignment across the organization
Adept at improving outcomes through proactive coaching and development at all levels

Work arrangement
Yes