Technical Program Manager

Overview We are seeking an Integration Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the launch of a new enterprise value chain within a large automotive environment. This role is responsible for ensuring integration readiness across a complex ecosystem of 600+ applications spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, purchasing, and IT. The TPM will work at the intersection of technical program management, systems integration, and cross-functional coordination. This person ensures all systems, data flows, processes, and testing requirements are completed on time and in alignment with program milestones. Key Responsibilities Integration Planning & Coordination Lead cross-domain integration planning across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, service, and IT teams. Identify all impacted systems and confirm integration readiness requirements. Facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive alignment, and track integration milestones. Validate integration contracts, ensuring requirements, data exchanges, dependencies, and design artifacts are complete and accurate. Ensure each domain delivers proper designs, sequence diagrams, and technical documentation. Own the integration testing strategy, including: Risk-based testing Incremental testing Ensure test cases trace back to requirements and that results are well-documented. Drive issue resolution and escalate risks proactively. Track integration impacts across 600+ applications. Identify gaps, risks, and cross-domain dependencies; implement mitigation plans with domain leads. Support readiness for major technology programs such as SAP S/4HANA and in-plant error-proofing systems. Required Skills & Experience Strong background in integration architecture, manufacturing systems, PLM, ERP modules, and middleware/ESB frameworks. Ability to understand complex system interactions, data flows, and event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience with integration testing approaches (risk-based, big-bang, incremental, pair-wise). High attention to detail with strong program management rigor—risk tracking, documentation, dependency mapping. Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments with 300–600+ interconnected systems. Familiarity with modern data-centric architectures and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business domains. Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive manufacturing or large-scale industrial environments. Background in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field. Prior work with global transformation programs or large ERP transitions. J-18808-Ljbffr