Role
Lead the architecture, planning, and execution of IBM Sterling platform separation from the BP ecosystem into a standalone Castrol environment as part of the Castrol JDE Segregation Program. The role is accountable for ensuring seamless migration, re-pointing, testing, and cutover of Sterling-based integrations while maintaining business continuity. Approximately 68 of the 79 application interfaces are dependent on Sterling, making this a critical-path role.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead IBM Sterling architecture for the Castrol separation program and define the target-state integration landscape.
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Assess existing Sterling, TrustedLink, SPS Commerce, EDI, API, and sFTP integrations and identify segregation impacts.
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Develop migration and cutover strategies for transferring Sterling services from BP-owned to Castrol-owned environments.
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Design and implement trading partner migration, partner onboarding, certificate management, endpoint re-registration, and connectivity validation.
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Lead interface discovery, dependency analysis, risk assessment, and segregation planning across all Sterling-connected applications.
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Coordinate with JDE, Infrastructure, Security, Network, and Application teams to ensure end-to-end integration readiness.
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Drive SIT, UAT, mock cutovers, production cutovers, and hypercare support activities.
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Ensure successful re-pointing of interfaces while preserving existing message formats, payloads, and business processes.
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Manage third-party vendors and external trading partners during migration and connectivity validation.
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Produce architecture, design, operational, and support documentation for the new Castrol environment.
Required Skills
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10+ years of Integration Architecture experience.
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5+ years of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator/File Gateway architecture experience.
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Strong experience in:
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IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (BI)
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Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
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EDI (X12, EDIFACT, XML)
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AS2, SFTP, HTTPS, API integrations
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Trading Partner Management
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Certificate & Security Management
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TrustedLink and SPS Commerce integrations
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Experience with ERP integrations, preferably JD Edwards environments.
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Experience in application carve-outs, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or segregation programs.
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Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing consulting skills.
Preferred Experience
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JDE World / AS400 integration landscape.
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Azure and Hybrid Cloud environments.
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Large-scale global integration migration programs.
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Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Energy sector experience.
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Knowledge of SAP, Kinaxis, Workday, Banking, Logistics, and EDI partner ecosystems.
Key Deliverables
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Sterling Segregation Strategy & Architecture
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Interface Inventory & Dependency Mapping
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Trading Partner Migration Plan
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Integration Cutover & Rollback Plan
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Connectivity & Validation Reports
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SIT/UAT Support and Sign-offs
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Production Go-Live & Hypercare Support
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Operational Runbook & Knowledge Transfer Documentation
IBM Sterling platform in London employer: Wipro Europe
As a leading employer in the cryptography sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values expertise in cutting-edge technologies like HSM platforms and PKI architecture. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we provide our team with unique advantages such as access to industry-leading projects and a supportive community that encourages professional development.
