Technical Program Integration Lead

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Planning & Execution

Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of execution plans for assigned program segments or technical domains

Translate technical scope into structured, executable plans with clearly defined milestones, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and success criteria

Drive integrated planning across engineering, software, hardware, systems, operations, integration, verification, and supplier activities

Ensure technical work is decomposed into measurable and executable work packages aligned to program objectives

Maintain alignment between technical maturity, execution plans, and program commitments

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Schedule Integration

Own and maintain assigned Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, ensuring alignment between scope, deliverables, schedule, and reporting structures

Ensure domain activities are appropriately integrated into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and comply with established planning and scheduling standards

Continuously assessing schedule quality, identifying planning gaps, invalid logic, disconnected activities, and dependency issues

Drive improvements in planning rigor, execution transparency, and schedule integrity

Cross-Functional Integration

Partner with engineering, systems engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, integration teams, vendors, and program leadership to align plans and commitments

Identify, manage, and continuously validate cross-functional dependencies, interfaces, and integration points
Facilitate planning sessions, integration reviews, dependency assessments, and milestone readiness activities

Serve as the primary integration interface between technical teams, Program Management, Program Controls, and Systems Engineering

Risk Management & Decision Support

Proactively identify technical, schedule, resource, and integration risks that may impact program objectives
Assess impacts associated with technical changes, schedule variances, dependency disruptions, and execution challenges

Support the development of mitigation plans, recovery strategies, and execution alternatives

Provide leadership with clear assessments of milestone readiness, execution health, dependency status, and schedule confidence

Governance & Execution Maturity

Establish and maintain objective readiness criteria for major reviews, integration events, and delivery milestones
Support program governance and decision-making forums by presenting integrated execution assessments and recommendations

Drive continuous improvement in planning discipline, dependency management, milestone definition, and execution practices

Foster increased planning maturity and execution accountability across assigned domains

Ensure technical teams maintain a credible, integrated, and executable plan that supports program commitments

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, product development, engineering integration, program planning, or related disciplines within a complex technology environment
• Experience leading integrated planning and execution activities across multiple technical and business functions
• Experience developing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and integrated execution plans
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional dependencies, technical risks, and milestone readiness assessments
• Experience supporting complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and organizational teams
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Experience leading integrated planning, technical program execution, systems engineering coordination, or complex product development activities
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical work into executable plans with clear ownership, sequencing, and dependencies
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules and work breakdown structures
• Proven ability to coordinate activities across multiple technical disciplines and organizational boundaries
• Strong systems-thinking capability with the ability to understand interfaces, dependencies, and integration challenges
• Experience identifying and managing technical and execution risks
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority across matrixed organizations
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments while creating structure, alignment, and execution clarity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, networking, software platforms, or other complex technology development environments
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), milestone-based execution frameworks, and program governance processes
• Experience with WBS development, integrated planning methodologies, and schedule management tools
• Exposure to system integration, verification and validation, operational readiness, and deployment activities
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices, including requirements management, configuration management, and technical baseline control
• Experience supporting technical reviews, readiness assessments, and major program milestones
• Understanding of program controls, forecasting, risk management, dependency tracking, and performance measurement practices
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management, or a related field