Technical Project Manager, System Integration

Position OverviewThe Technical Program Manager serves as the operational integrator for the Systems Integration organization, translating business objectives, operational requirements, engineering constraints, and technical strategies into executable workstreams that deliver measurable business outcomes.This role is responsible for requirements engineering, business process analysis, technical documentation, integrated program planning, Operational Readiness (OR) tracking, governance reporting, and delivery coordination across all Systems Integration initiatives. Acting as the connective tissue between executive strategy and technical execution, theTechnical Program Manager ensures engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, Business Operations, AI Infrastructure, and Information Technology remain aligned throughout the lifecycle of every integration project.The position owns the documentation, planning, governance, and execution framework that enables engineers to focus on technical delivery while ensuring every initiative is traceable from business requirement through design, implementation, testing, commissioning, operational acceptance, and transition into steady-state operations.As the central program coordination function within Systems Integration, this role maintains project schedules, requirements traceability, risk registers, decision logs, governance dashboards, Operational Readiness scorecards, and executive reporting while driving accountability across multiple concurrent workstreams.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn project plans, schedules, risk logs, and OR tracking; produce SI Council status reportingRun the weekly integration workstream coordination cadenceConduct stakeholder interviews/workshops to capture integration requirements fromEngineering, Operations, BizOps, and tenant-facing teamsProduce structured requirements documentation — functional, non-functional, data, and integration specs in a consistent, version-controlled formatMap current- and future-state processes for SI-governed workflows using BPMN or equivalentWrite integration specifications sufficient for developers and engineers to build without ambiguityDesign acceptance criteria and test cases; maintain the requirements traceability matrix from capture through verificationCoordinate with the Enterprise SI Architect on integration specs and support OR-gate evidence preparationQualifications5–8+ years as a technical project manager, business analyst, systems analyst, or integration analyst within infrastructure, datacenter, or technology integration environmentsStrong requirements engineering skills — able to elicit, structure, and document functional and non-functional requirements across technical and operational domainsExperience writing integration specifications for API-based integrations, data pipeline designs, or control-system interfacesProficiency in process mapping (BPMN) and tools such as Lucidchart or Visio; project tracking in Linear/Procore, Jira, or MS ProjectUnderstanding of ITIL service management sufficient to translate operational requirements into ITIL process specificationsPMP, CBAP, or PMI-PBA preferredWhat Success Looks LikeEvery integration workstream has documented, approved requirements before development begins — no builds on verbal specificationsRequirements traceability matrix current for all active workstreamsIntegration specifications clear and unambiguous — engineers do not return for clarificationOR-gate evidence packages include acceptance test results linked to documented requirementsProcess maps for all SI-governed workflows current and incorporated into the standards libraryThe range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $240,000 USDFor information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.