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Working across technical teams, systems engineering, program management, and program controls organizations, the Senior Technical Program Integration Lead ensures scope, dependencies, risks, readiness criteria, and delivery commitments are accurately represented within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and broader program framework\nUnlike a traditional Project Manager or Integrated Program Controls Analysts, this role drives technical planning maturity, cross-functional alignment, and execution discipline while ensuring technical teams operate as a fully integrated part of the overall program\nThe role is accountable for establishing and maintaining a credible, integrated execution plan, identifying, and proposing workarounds and mitigations for risks and dependencies early, and enabling leadership to make informed decisions based on clear assessments of program readiness and execution health\nSuccess in this position requires strong technical acumen, systems-level thinking, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders toward a common execution strategy\nKey Responsibilities\nIntegrated Planning & Execution\nLead the development, integration, and maintenance of execution plans for assigned program segments or technical domains\nTranslate technical scope into structured, executable plans with clearly defined milestones, deliverables, ownership, dependencies, and success criteria\nDrive integrated planning across engineering, software, hardware, systems, operations, integration, verification, and supplier activities\nEnsure technical work is decomposed into measurable and executable work packages aligned to program objectives\nMaintain alignment between technical maturity, execution plans, and program commitments\nWork Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Schedule Integration\nOwn and maintain assigned Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, ensuring alignment between scope, deliverables, schedule, and reporting structures\nEnsure domain activities are appropriately integrated into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and comply with established planning and scheduling standards\nContinuously assessing schedule quality, identifying planning gaps, invalid logic, disconnected activities, and dependency issues\nDrive improvements in planning rigor, execution transparency, and schedule integrity\nCross-Functional Integration\nPartner with engineering, systems engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, integration teams, vendors, and program leadership to align plans and commitments\nIdentify, manage, and continuously validate cross-functional dependencies, interfaces, and integration points\nFacilitate planning sessions, integration reviews, dependency assessments, and milestone readiness activities\nServe as the primary integration interface between technical teams, Program Management, Program Controls, and Systems Engineering\nRisk Management & Decision Support\nProactively identify technical, schedule, resource, and integration risks that may impact program objectives\nAssess impacts associated with technical changes, schedule variances, dependency disruptions, and execution challenges\nSupport the development of mitigation plans, recovery strategies, and execution alternatives\nProvide leadership with clear assessments of milestone readiness, execution health, dependency status, and schedule confidence\nGovernance & Execution Maturity\nEstablish and maintain objective readiness criteria for major reviews, integration events, and delivery milestones\nSupport program governance and decision-making forums by presenting integrated execution assessments and recommendations\nDrive continuous improvement in planning discipline, dependency management, milestone definition, and execution practices\nFoster increased planning maturity and execution accountability across assigned domains\nEnsure technical teams maintain a credible, integrated, and executable plan that supports program commitments\nQualifications and Experience\nMinimum 10+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, product development, engineering integration, program planning, or related disciplines within a complex technology environment\nExperience leading integrated planning and execution activities across multiple technical and business functions\nExperience developing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and integrated execution plans\nDemonstrated experience managing cross-functional dependencies, technical risks, and milestone readiness assessments\nExperience supporting complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and organizational teams\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Business, or a related discipline; 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