System Integration Senior Manager

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The System Integration Senior Manager is a senior Nuclear Power Group leader responsible for technical direction, organizational accountability, and strategic growth of system integration services across Sargent & Lundy. This role serves as a recognized authority for system integration activities including hardware design, software design, requirements development, programming, testing, verification and validation, and cyber security. The position interfaces directly with S&L Project Directors and client Senior Leadership Teams to align technical execution, delivery strategy, risk management, quality expectations, and business objectives. The System Integration Senior Manager is responsible for strengthening S&L capabilities, ensuring adherence to applicable System Integration and Cyber Security SPPQ processes, integrating government services work with IE58 System Integration SPPQ expectations, and providing leadership for internal development and external market presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
Extensive experience in system integration, IT, networking, instrumentation and controls, digital systems, software-enabled engineering solutions, or related multidisciplinary technical environments
Demonstrated success leading complex technical programs, organizational initiatives, or client-facing integration efforts in the nuclear or other highly regulated industries
Strong knowledge of hardware design, software design, requirements development, programming, testing, verification and validation, and cyber security
Proven ability to interface effectively with senior client leadership, project directors, and internal leadership on high-impact technical and business matters
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to balance technical depth, organizational accountability, and business strategy

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license or equivalent professional credential
Advanced degree in engineering, systems engineering, cyber security, business, or a related field
Experience supporting domestic and international nuclear utility clients
Experience with SPPQ process implementation, quality compliance, and technical governance in regulated environments
Experience leading laboratory-based integration activities and field execution at client sites
Track record of business development, market visibility, and industry leadership
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction for system integration activities across the Nuclear Power Group, including hardware design, software design, requirements, programming, testing, verification and validation, and cyber security
Establish and maintain the overall technical strategy, execution approach, and governance model for complex system integration work across client projects, internal initiatives, and strategic growth efforts
Serve as a senior technical authority for multidisciplinary integration issues involving instrumentation and controls, digital systems, plant interfaces, software-enabled solutions, and cyber security requirements
Interface directly with S&L Project Directors and client Senior Leadership Teams on project strategy, technical issues, execution priorities, risk posture, and resolution of critical matters
Drive capability development and adherence associated with System Integration and Cyber Security SPPQ processes
Integrate Government Services system integration work with IE58 System Integration SPPQ expectations and promote consistent execution practices across organizations
Lead technical planning, issue resolution, and decision-making for system integration work performed in S&L facilities and at client sites
Support proposal strategy, scope development, technical positioning, and business development for domestic and international nuclear utilities and facilities
Represent S&L in industry forums, conferences, marketing activities, and social media efforts related to system integration capabilities and thought leadership
Work closely with the QA Director to ensure compliance, alignment with quality expectations, and consistent application of required processes and controls
Manage technical risk across system integration scopes, including identification, mitigation planning, escalation, and resolution
Create and maintain position maps and position descriptions supporting the system integration career path
Maintain and control the Chicago, Wilmington, and Richland I&C labs, along with system integration work performed at client sites
Interface with EIG, GRID, and SLC to support their system integration activities and promote a coordinated enterprise approach
Act as a recognized authority in system integration and cyber security within the Nuclear Power Group
Provide oversight for integrated solutions involving system architecture, requirements definition, hardware and software interfaces, implementation planning, design reviews, and test strategies
Guide teams in the application of disciplined methods for programming, testing, verification and validation, and configuration control
Ensure technical decisions appropriately consider quality, operability, maintainability, cyber security, regulatory implications, client objectives, and long-term lifecycle value
Review and direct resolution of complex issues involving digital upgrades, control system modifications, plant interfaces, multidisciplinary dependencies, and field implementation constraints
Promote practical engineering judgment, technical rigor, and consistent use of approved processes, standards, and lessons learned
Lead, influence, and coordinate system integration efforts across business units and technical disciplines while maintaining accountability for outcomes
Support staffing, development, mentoring, and succession planning for personnel involved in system integration work
Clarify roles, expectations, and career progression for the system integration organization through development of position descriptions and position maps
Provide direction on priorities, technical standards, escalation paths, and execution expectations for teams performing integration work
Strengthen enterprise capability by aligning tools, methods, training, and work practices across offices and projects
Oversee the effective operation, control, and use of the Chicago, Wilmington, and Richland I&C labs in support of project execution, development, and demonstration needs
Build and maintain strong client confidence through technical credibility, executive presence, responsiveness, and sound judgment
Support business development efforts with domestic and international nuclear utilities and facilities through technical strategy, relationship building, presentations, proposals, and pursuit support
Help define and communicate S&L’s system integration value proposition in the market
Maintain an active leadership role in industry conferences, external engagements, marketing initiatives, and social media presence to strengthen visibility and business growth
Identify opportunities for expanded services, strategic partnerships, and improved delivery approaches that enhance S&L’s position in the market
Work closely with the QA Director to ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements, procedures, and governance expectations
Drive adherence to System Integration and Cyber Security SPPQ processes and related implementation practices
Ensure work is planned and executed in a manner that supports technical quality, traceability, defensibility, and audit readiness
Identify, communicate, and manage technical risk across programs, projects, laboratories, and site activities
Lead mitigation planning for issues that may affect safety, quality, scope, schedule, cost, reputation, or client confidence
Interface with EIG, GRID, and SLC to support their system integration needs and align practices where beneficial
Coordinate with Project Directors, discipline leaders, technical specialists, and client managers to ensure consistent execution across projects and organizations
Support integration of internal capabilities and external-facing work so that delivery methods remain scalable, compliant, and commercially effective