Integration Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Location : Remote / Hybrid (Dearborn, MI)
Duration : 9–12 Month Contract
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.
Integration Architecture & Contract Validation
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.Testing Strategy & Execution
Own the integration testing strategy, including :Risk-based testingIncremental testingBig-bang testingPair-wise testingEnsure test cases trace back to requirements and that results are well-documented.Drive issue resolution and escalate risks proactively.Risk, Dependency & Ecosystem Management
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.