Manager-Systems Integration

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC is seeking a Manager of Systems Integration to coordinate systems engineering and integration across complex projects in energy infrastructure. This role reports to the Senior Director of Systems Integration and emphasizes lifecycle performance, interfaces management, risks, and verification across teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in engineering, project management, or related fields, with a Bachelor's in engineering or related discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting or managing systems engineering plans and verification matrices.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management, quality systems and reliability practices.
• Experience with complex infrastructure, industrial operations or regulated environments.
• Certifications such as INCOSE or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute systems integration activities across the project lifecycle from concept to operations.
• Coordinate and ensure follow-through on commercial terms related to technical plans and interfaces.
• Translate needs into actionable technical requirements with engineers and stakeholders.
• Maintain traceability between customer needs, requirements, designs, tests and deliverables.
• Coordinate multi-team integration and manage dependencies and interfaces.
• Support configuration management, change control, and governance processes.
• Track KPIs and elevate issues to the Senior Director with mitigation options.
• Identify risks and propose cost-effective mitigation balancing schedule and performance.
• Help implement scalable standards, processes, and tools for systems integration.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Lifecycle management

Certifications (INCOSE/PMP)

Cross-functional coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Manager of Systems Integration to execute and coordinate systems engineering and integration practices for complex technical and operational initiatives, while aligning technical work with commercial obligations. This role reports to the Senior Director of Systems Integration and supports disciplined technical execution across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring structure to complex projects by helping define requirements, manage interfaces, coordinate cross-functional technical work, assess risks, support trade-off decisions, and ensure solutions are designed, verified, and implemented with lifecycle performance in mind. The Manager works under the direction of the Senior Director to operationalize standards, drive day-to-day integration activities, and ensure follow-through across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing Systems Engineering Management Plans, technical baselines, verification matrices, system architectures, or integrated schedules.


• Familiarity with engineering standards, lifecycle management, operational readiness, quality systems, or reliability/supportability practices.


• Experience with complex infrastructure, industrial operations, software-enabled systems, logistics, energy, utilities, or regulated environments.


• INCOSE certification, PMP, or related professional certification is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25lbs.


• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.


• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.


• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.


• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.


• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Familiarity with Tallgrass' pipelines systems and operations.


• Direct work experience in the energy industry including a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated gas/oil control, field operations, and gas/oil scheduling processes.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position will be $147,500 - $184,400/annually.

Role Responsibilities

• Execute systems integration activities across the project lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, execution, commissioning, and operations, under the guidance of the Senior Director of Systems Integration.


• Coordinate and ensure follow-through on commercial agreement terms as they relate to technical plans, requirements baselines, system breakdown structures, interface definitions, verification plans, and decision records.


• Work with engineers, project managers, operations teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to translate needs into actionable technical requirements.


• Maintain traceability between customer needs, operational requirements, system designs, test/verification evidence, and final deliverables.


• Coordinate integration across multiple teams and disciplines to ensure dependencies, interfaces, and technical assumptions are understood and managed.


• Support configuration management, change control, technical documentation, and governance processes.


• Track measures of effectiveness, measures of performance, and technical performance indicators to monitor solution maturity and readiness; elevate issues and recommendations to the Senior Director.


• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies that balance cost, schedule, performance, reliability, supportability, and long-term value.


• Help implement and refine scalable systems integration standards, processes, and tools as directed by the Senior Director.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in systems engineering, engineering management, technical program management, integration, operations, infrastructure, technology, logistics, or a related field.


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical information and translate it into clear requirements, plans, risks, and decisions.


• Strong understanding of lifecycle planning, requirements management, verification, risk management, interface management, or configuration management.


• Ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions and align stakeholders with different priorities.


• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.


• Comfortable working in a growing organization where processes may need to be created, refined, and adopted.


• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, systems engineering, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.


• 7+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or a combination.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay


• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts


• Infertility Coverage


• Parental Leave


• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%


• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources


• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage


• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance


• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off


• Identity theft protection


• Annual discretionary bonus


• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays


• Company vehicle (if applicable)


• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more


• Networking and employee engagement events


• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms

Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.