Senior Manager – Data/Integration
Description
Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™ and TiVo®.
Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.
Job description:
The Senior Manager for Data and Integration is responsible for the design and maintenance of enterprise application integrations, databases and the reporting pipelines, along with handling the analysis and presentation of data in the company. This role will be the thought leader that will partner with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver an optimized solution that will be used for daily operations and strategic decision making. This position will lead a shared services team that will deliver the integration and data needs across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design and Implementation
- Lead the design, development and maintenance of the integration architecture utilizing IPaaS platforms (Workato, MuleSoft, Boomi) that are scalable, meets the business requirements and industry standards
- Oversee the design and implementation of the data frameworks that will be used to store and manage data coming from multiple systems across the organization
- Lead data migration, consolidation and data sync efforts, ensuring smooth integration with CRM, ERP, and other core business systems
- Manage the design and implementation of reporting solutions and dashboards.
- Collaborate with the stakeholders to understand their needs and develop specifications for the projects
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with stakeholders across Xperi to develop a comprehensive Integration and Reporting strategy
- Work closely with IT and business teams to identify their needs, manage expectation, mitigate risk and provide timely delivery
- Establish data, reporting and integration governance policies to conform with industry standards and best practices
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
- Coach and mentor team members to enhance their capabilities
Project Management
- Lead the project implementation from scoping, requirements gathering, design, build, testing, conversion, cutover and go live
- Run sprints and effectively communicate progress and status of ongoing projects to the stakeholder.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget
- Communicate the requirements and solution design to the India, EMEA and US teams
Training, Support and Documentation
- Provide training and walkthrough that the business users need to perform their daily work
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting in the data and integration platforms
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, processes, and standards
- Monitor and optimize Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and performance metrics to maintain high standards of service quality and meet stakeholder expectations.
- Prepare test cases and assist/support UAT
Continuous Improvements
- Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of Xperi’s Enterprise Integration and Reporting initiatives
- Stay updated with latest technological features and functionalities
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements
- Implement best practices to optimize performance and usability.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth mindset within the team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, CS, or related field
- Minimum 12 years of software or systems engineering experience with a minimum of 8 years of experience in leading Enterprise Data and Integration teams
- Possess in-depth expertise in enterprise system integration, utilizing various middleware platforms and integration strategies to ensure seamless connectivity between systems
- Demonstrated success in leading the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level reporting solutions, driving actionable data insights and impactful visualizations
- Experienced in managing large-scale integration and reporting projects, ensuring they adhere to timelines, budgets, and technical requirements while efficiently utilizing resources
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (EIP) and best practices for designing scalable, secure, and efficient integrations
- Expertise in API management, microservices architecture, and event-driven integrations
- Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data flow management, with experience in data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI tools
- Strong expertise in data integration tools and use cases, ensuring seamless data flow across systems
- Experience with the Desktop and Cloud variants of Tableau and PowerBI
- Demonstrated leadership in guiding and mentoring engineering teams, fostering a collaborative work environment, and promoting best practices in integration and reporting engineering
- Experience in Consumer Electronics, Digital Entertainment and Media preferrable
- Extensive experience with enterprise software such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Magento, as well as data warehouse tools like AWS, Microsoft SQL, Salesforce Data, ETL/ELT, and SSIS
- In-depth knowledge of public cloud infrastructure, with a preference for experience in AWS
- Experience working with AI agents is a plus
- Strong background in various software development lifecycles (SDLCs) and Agile methodologies, with a deep understanding of project artifacts such as business requirements, design documentation, and test plans
- Strong knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the context of enterprise integration and reporting
- Must have a learning and problem solving mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision
Life @ Xperi:
At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.
Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.
Rewards include:
- Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
- Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
- Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
- A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.