OVERVIEW Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Manager for Enterprise API & Integrations plays a pivotal role in our organization, leading a team dedicated to designing, defining standards, implementing, and managing seamless real time and near real time integrations and robust APIs across the enterprise. This role demands a deep understanding of IT architecture, data management, and modern real time integration and APIM technologies. The Manager will be responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, driving innovation through APIs, and ensuring the efficient flow of data across various platforms. With a focus on scalability, security, and performance, they will lead the team to develop, optimize, maintain, and support integration solutions that enhance operational efficient and deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, technical expertise in API development and integration patterns, and a strategic mindset to drive digital transformation initiatives within the organization. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THESE GOALS BY: Executing Strategic Initiative: Execute a comprehensive integration and API strategy aligned with the organization's goals, ensuring seamless communication between diverse systems. Team Leadership: Manage a team of integration and API experts, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. API Development: Lead the creation and maintenance of high-quality APIs, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and well-documented to facilitate seamless data exchange internally and externally. Develop & Manage Enterprise Dev Portal: Lead a team to develop an enterprise development portal to onboard and manage enterprise APIs across different domain. Operation Support & System Reliability: Lead and coordinate efforts during integration-related outages, focusing on minimizing and mitigating impacts to enterprise operations. Provide support during weekends and off-hours as required to ensure operational continuity. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand requirements, define integration standards, and ensure that integration projects meet business objectives. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize integration and API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, response times, and reliability. Security & Compliance: Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with relevant regulations (i.e. SOX) by implementing robust security protocols, encryption standards, and access controls within integrations and APIs. Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, conducting regular performance assessments, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing best practices to elevate the overall integration landscape and achieve operational excellence. #LI-CS1 THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, or equivalent professional experience 8+ years in IT roles with a focus on enterprise integrations and API development 4+ years’ managerial experience leading a team to support both development and support Experience with real time integration tools like TIBCO and API management platforms like Apigee is required. Experience with implementation of API and Cloud strategy for integrations. In-depth knowledge of integration platforms, API management tools, and programming languages (e.g., Java, REST, SOAP). Familiarity with cloud-based integration services (such as Azure or Google Cloud) is a plus. Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Strong decision-making skills and strategic thinking. Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, vendors, and external partners, to gather requirements, define integration standards, and drive successful outcomes. Demonstrated experience in managing complex integration projects from conception to implementation, ensuring they align with business goals and are delivered on time and within budget. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot integration issues, optimize performance, and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making processes. Deep understanding of data security, encryption methods, access controls (i.e. SOX), and compliance standards (such as GDPR) related to integration and API development. Ability to adapt to changing technology landscapes and business requirements, guiding the team in adopting new tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance integration capabilities. Flexibility of providing support during odd hours, weekends, and peak seasons Minimal travel required (training/conferences) ABOUT At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.