Prada Group Application Integration Delivery Lead

Milan • Italy

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Prada Group, established in 1913 in Italy, stands as a paragon of luxury and innovation within the fashion industry. As a global leader, the Group operates across more than 45 countries under prestigious brands such as PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s, and Car Shoe. With a diverse workforce comprising over 100 nationalities, the Prada Group is committed to excellence and forward-thinking in its operations.

1. Lead the end-to-end delivery of integration programs, including the migration of legacy middleware and enablement of modern cloud-native integration platforms.
2. Define and manage integration roadmaps, ensuring consistent delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure APIs and data pipelines.
3. Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, IT functions, and vendors to ensure alignment with transformation objectives.
4. Oversee the cutover and stabilization of new integration layers across cloud and on-premises environments.
5. Act as the technical delivery owner, understanding and exploiting the architectural principles of the integration platforms, webMethods and Microsoft Azure Integration Services.
6. Manage internal and external development teams (onshore/offshore) ensuring code quality, performance, and compliance with integration standards.
7. Drive the definition of interface specifications, data mappings, and error-handling procedures for end-to-end integrations.
8. Engage with Tech Domain Leads to capture requirements, define integration patterns, and ensure operational readiness.
9. Translate technical execution into meaningful progress reporting for senior stakeholders.
10. Support and guide change management related to the adoption of new integration practices and platforms.
11. Ensure full documentation of integration assets, protocols, and error-handling workflows.
12. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for proactive incident prevention.
13. Promote continuous improvement and reuse of integration components across domains.

1. Master’s degree in information systems, Engineering, or equivalent.

1. Deep understanding of integration delivery lifecycle, including design, build, test, deployment, and HyperCare.
2. Ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and concurrent projects in matrixed organizations.
3. Strong hands-on problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to integration bottlenecks.
4. Solid understanding of retail and fashion business workflows, particularly in relation to ERP (SAP), eCommerce, CRM, and supply chain systems.
5. Knowledge of data governance, API lifecycle management, and secure integration design.
6. Experience with multi-brand, multi-country deployments and localization considerations.
7. Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

8+ years of experience in complex integration projects, ideally within large-scale global organizations or consulting environments. Experience in integration architecture modernization, including migrating legacy ESB environments to modern cloud-native platforms. Background in retail or fashion industry processes and technology ecosystems is strongly preferred. Proven expertise in webMethods (Software AG) and/or Microsoft Azure Integration Services is a plus.

Master’s degree in information systems, Engineering, or equivalent.

Working within the Prada Group offers a creative and international environment, fostering professional growth through a culture of curiosity and excellence. The company is committed to inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities and a respectful workplace for all.

The Prada Group values diversity and inclusivity, promoting a fair and respectful work environment. The company thrives on the talent and passion of its employees, encouraging professional growth and innovation.