Director of Systems Integrations

Director of Systems IntegrationsNew York Metropolitan - HybridLaunched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00's 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc's Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace.

These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.What You'll DoSol de Janeiro is seeking a Director of Integrations to lead our integration practice through a period of significant growth and transformation. This is a leadership role responsible for building and managing a high-performing integration team, establishing operational excellence, and ensuring the seamless flow of data across our enterprise systems.You will inherit a mature, stable integration platform built on MuleSoft's three-tier architecture (Experience/Process/System layers) with 80%+ code reusability. Your mission is to institutionalize what has been built, create formal structures and measurable outcomes, and lead the team through our SAP S/4HANA migration while optimizing costs and scaling capabilities.This role is ideal for someone who has successfully managed integration teams, thrives on building organizational structure, and can balance technical excellence with business pragmatism.Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead a team of 5+ integration professionals including architects, senior developers, and developers across onshore and offshore resourcesEstablish clear career paths, performance metrics, and professional development opportunitiesBuild a cohesive team culture that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvementPartner with HR on hiring decisions, performance management, and team compositionOperational ExcellenceOwn the stability and reliability of all integration pipelines across e-commerce, ERP, data lake, and enterprise applicationsEstablish and maintain SLAs with business partners across Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and OperationsCreate and track success metrics including system uptime, deployment velocity, incident resolution times, and project delivery ratesMinimize production hotfixes through robust testing, code review standards, and operational rigorProject Intake & DeliveryManage the integration project portfolio from intake through deliveryPartner with PMO on project-based initiatives while maintaining integration-specific technical governanceEnsure a consistent, sustainable flow of project work through the teamBalance new development with operational maintenance and technical debt reductionCost Optimization & Budget ManagementOwn accountability for integration-related spend including platform licensing and contractor/MSP costsPartner with leadership on vendor contract negotiationsDevelop cost optimization strategies and build business cases for platform investmentsMaintain visibility into total cost of ownership and ROI for integration capabilitiesStrategic InitiativesLead integration workstreams for the SAP S/4HANA migration, leveraging the existing architecture designed for 80%+ code reuseDevelop the strategic roadmap for platform evolution, including potential MuleSoft optimization or migration horizon)Partner with Data and Security teams on cross-functional initiativesSupport international expansion requirements including regulatory compliance considerationsMust Haves8+ years of experience in enterprise integration, with at least 3 years in a management role leading integration teamsProven experience managing distributed teams including offshore resourcesDeep understanding of integration architecture patterns, API design, and middleware platformsTrack record of building organizational structure: establishing SLAs, success metrics, and operational processesExperience managing vendor relationships and optimizing technology spendStrong executive communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholdersTechnical FoundationHands-on experience with enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft strongly preferred; Boomi, Informatica, or similar acceptable)Understanding of ERP integration patterns (SAP and/or NetSuite experience valuable)Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon) and their integration requirementsKnowledge of data integration patterns and data lake architecturesUnderstanding of security requirements including SOC 2 compliance considerationsLeadership QualitiesYou build structure without bureaucracy, creating just enough process to enable consistency and scaleYou are metrics-driven and can define, track, and communicate meaningful success indicatorsYou balance technical excellence with business pragmatism, making smart trade-offs when neededYou develop people, helping individual contributors grow into senior rolesYou communicate effectively across all levels, from detailed technical discussions to executive summariesNice to HaveExperience in consumer packaged goods, retail, or beauty industrySAP S/4HANA or SAP BTP experienceEDI/B2B integration experience with trading partnersExperience leading teams through major platform migrationsSuccess in This RoleFirst 90 Days:Complete onboarding with deep dives into current architecture, team capabilities, and in-flight projectsEstablish relationships with key business stakeholders and understand their integration needsAssess team strengths and development opportunitiesDocument current state metrics as baseline for improvementFirst Year:Achieve stable, predictable operations with defined SLAs and minimal unplanned workDeliver consistent project throughput with measurable improvement in delivery velocityComplete integration workstreams for SAP migration milestonesGrow the team strategically aligned with business needsEstablish the integration function as a recognized, valued partner to the businessSalary Range$150,000 - $180,000 USDWhy Sol de Janeiro?Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team membersFlexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growthInclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individualityThe chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand