Integration Manager

Vanderlande Industries • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Integration Manager is responsible for translating customer requirements into effective, reliable, and cost-efficient system solutions. The role coordinates system integration planning, risk management, testing, and validation to ensure subsystems work seamlessly within existing customer environments. Working with Solution Architects, Integration Engineers, suppliers, customers, and other engineering disciplines, the manager monitors project progress and supports thorough system testing and handover according to specifications.

The position manages functional design activities, recommends standard solutions where possible, evaluates customized solutions, identifies risks, and develops mitigation strategies. It develops integration and test plans, coordinates subsystem integration and testing, and oversees supplier verification and validation. The manager also plans integration resources, coordinates engineering and supplier work, monitors progress, manages punch lists, resolves or escalates technical issues, and supports transition into customer operations.

The role requires routine travel of approximately 50%, with additional travel as project needs demand, and may include occasional after-hours on-call support. Work takes place in office, factory, or construction environments. Physical requirements include climbing a two-story ladder, walking one mile in 20 minutes, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working for up to 10 hours standing, sitting, walking, or climbing stairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification; alternatively, at least 3 years of experience implementing material-handling or industrial controls systems, or at least 1 year of experience with PLC applications.
• Strong analytical, system-level thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize activities, research solutions, and balance quality, lead time, cost, and risk.
• Experience with system integration processes, including requirements management, verification and validation, change management, and configuration management.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to build partnerships, motivate stakeholders, and take responsibility for project completion.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% routinely, with increased travel as project requirements demand.
• Ability to provide occasional after-hours on-call support.
• Ability to climb a two-story ladder, walk one mile in 20 minutes, lift up to 30 pounds, and work for up to 10 hours standing, sitting, walking, or climbing stairs.
• Comfort working in office and factory or construction environments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with customer processes and operational requirements in warehouse automation.
• Solid understanding of networking principles and computer hardware selection and setup.
• Programming experience in SQL, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, or equivalent programming languages.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and PLC programming, preferably Allen-Bradley; Siemens experience is also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage functional design activities to translate customer requirements into appropriate system solutions.
• Recommend standard solutions, assess the impact of customizations, identify project risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Advise customers and stakeholders on the operational impact of proposed changes.
• Develop system integration plans, test plans, and test specifications with Solution Architects and Integration Engineers.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems into existing customer systems and manage testing activities.
• Ensure supplier components meet defined requirements through verification and validation.
• Monitor project progress and provide clear, concise status reports.
• Plan resources for the integration scope and coordinate with engineering disciplines and suppliers.
• Manage punch lists and oversee outstanding tasks to support project milestones.
• Ensure systems are tested and handed over according to specifications.
• Coordinate transition into customer operational processes and resolve or escalate technical issues.
• Maintain effective partnerships with customers, internal teams, and external suppliers.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to complex automation and system integration projects.
• A collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to work closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Professional development through hands-on project experience and exposure to advanced material-handling technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager