Business Transformation Project Manager

AMETEK; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Project Manager, Operational Excellence & Transformations to lead cross-functional initiatives improving performance, productivity, and capacity. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, risks, and governance to deliver strategic business outcomes on multi-site programs.

Candidates should have a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, lean and Six Sigma, and change management in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business or a related field.
• 7+ years of project, program, operations, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience; multi-site experience preferred.
• Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives that support operational excellence, business growth, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, risk mitigation plans, and governance processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra‑precise optical components, and complex electro‑optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting‑edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

The Project Manager, Operational Excellence & Transformations leads strategic, cross‑functional initiatives that improve operational performance, manufacturing capabilities, facilities infrastructure, and organizational effectiveness. This role drives execution of complex projects and transformation programs by coordinating stakeholders, managing schedules and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional projects and transformation initiatives that support operational excellence, business growth, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, risk mitigation plans, and governance processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Operational Excellence & Business Improvement

• Partner with business leaders to implement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, capacity, lead time, inventory management, and cost performance.
• Monitor project outcomes and ensure realization of operational and financial benefits.
• Promote standardized project management and continuous improvement practices across the organization.

Facilities & Transformation Initiatives

• Coordinate facility, infrastructure, manufacturing expansion, and capital investment projects.
• Support manufacturing transfers, footprint optimization, capacity planning, and multi‑site improvement initiatives.
• Ensure project execution minimizes disruption to ongoing operations.

Change Management

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal and external partners to drive project success.
• Facilitate decision‑making, issue resolution, executive communications, and project governance reviews.
• Build alignment and accountability across diverse stakeholder groups to support successful change adoption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business or a related field.
• 7+ years of project, program, operations, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience; multi‑site experience or transformations preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools; PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Direct experience with facility modernization, manufacturing expansion, capital projects, cleanroom environments, or highly regulated manufacturing environments a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Change Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Influence
• Results Orientation

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 150,000
• Salary Maximum: 165,000
• Incentive: No
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
• Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].