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About the Company - The Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people. The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®, Carma® and the decorations specialist Mona Lisa®. The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.About the Role - Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a Head of Integration Services to lay the foundation for an end-to-end connected value chain. Reporting directly to the VP Application Management, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our digital future based on best-in-class application integration. You will oversee our Integration Services team in the design, development, and maintenance of middleware solutions that facilitate seamless communication and data exchange between various systems and applications across Barry Callebaut.ResponsibilitiesLead the SAP Integration Services at Barry Callebaut, providing scalable, reliable, and secure integration solutionsDevelop and implement architecture blueprint for integration in line with the overall digital strategyOversee the design, development, and maintenance of middleware solutions in line with business requirementsCollaborate with business and application teams to design integration architectures that support business processes and objectivesEstablish integration standards, policies, and best practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards for data security and privacyPrioritize integration initiatives based on business value and steer the implementation of new solutionsRequired SkillsSignificant experience in leading integration teams, with a proven track record of managing and delivering complex integration projectsMinimum of 10+ years of relevant experience of which 3+ years in managing multi-cultural, dispersed teams in senior rolesDeep understanding of integration middleware and job scheduling technologiesDeep SAP PO Knowledge, SAP PI/PO (Process Integration / Orchestration) architectureAbility to drive change in a collaborative way on a global scaleIndependent and self-driven personalitySkills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organizationExhibits a passion for technology and innovation, constantly seeking new and creative solutions to enhance processes, decision-making and user experiencesEmbraces agile methodologies and flexible thinking to adapt to changing digital trends and business needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learningPuts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partnersPossesses good communication skills, capable of complex strategies in a clear and persuasive manner to stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiencesDemonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progressInspires and motivates teams, encouraging innovation and ownership, while providing guidance and support to achieve high performance and meet transformation goalsMaintains focus and composure in the face of setbacks, showing resilience and the ability to pivot strategies as necessary in response to new challenges and opportunitiesChampions diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all team members feel valued and can contribute to their full potential, while adhering to high ethical standards in all decisions and actionsAt Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.