Associate Director, iPaaS Platform (Shreveport)

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, iPaaS Platform to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Responsibilities:Develop and manage iPaaS Application Programming Interface (API) strategies, integration security best practices, and architectural solutions for both on-premises, as well as cloud platforms; propose innovative integration capabilities through a product, and project mindset, and create high-value frameworks for future reuse; ensure the integration of scalable talent pools, and supported technologies within product solution, and delivery processesCreate and articulate the vision and business value of building, supporting, as well as developing the iPaaS platform; represent the iPaaS competency group, influencing successful outcomes, and making timely decisionsCollaborate effectively with DevOps, Enterprise Security, Journey partners, and senior executives to align iPaaS objectives with organizational strategic goalsBuild and lead an effective team dedicated to fulfilling the operational responsibilities of developing, designing, implementing, and supporting the technology vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Enterprise Integrations; optimize the performance, quality, and cost of the delivery function by defining and implementing proper resourcing, offshoring scope, and utilization, as well as increasing automation and process efficiencyDrive the execution of technical strategies and manage a large team comprising expert, intermediate, and junior employees, alongside third-party outsourced/captive provider teams that operate within set technical guidelines and standard operating proceduresAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum eight years of recent experience in Enterprise Integrations/iPaaS API-led strategies and management with expertise in integration security best practices, and architectural solutions for both on-premises and cloud platformsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferredProven track record of successful strategic integrations with disparate systems such as Salesforce, Icertis, Azure Data Lake, Global Risk Information Platform (GRIP), Next Generation Client Lifecycle Engagement and Assessment System (NGCLEAS), Sentinel, Tax One Platform, Appian, and KPMG Clara Workflow (KCw)Experience with various integration patterns and thought leadership in agile environments; displayed excellent communication and collaboration skillsDemonstrated experience in contract development, negotiations, transition, and implementation, with a solid track record in the run stateAdvanced knowledge of the broader scope that frames the essential technical area of work, with the ability to use this knowledge to create incremental value and technical strategyMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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