Operational Excellence Program Manager

ZT Systems; Georgetown, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer programs

Job summary

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Program Manager to lead cross-functional supply chain initiatives. You will plan, execute, and monitor strategic projects, establish KPIs, and ensure on-time delivery within budget while maintaining quality and compliance.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and NPI teams, drive process improvements, manage risks, and report progress to executives, shaping the future of customer operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management leadership for customer ops and supply chain initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and sustaining activities.
• Track KPIs and project health metrics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement and NPI teams.
• Plan, schedule and manage strategic projects ensuring quality and compliance.
• Facilitate meetings and executive updates.
• Drive continuous improvement of project standards and tools.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

PMP

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Visio

ERP/PLM knowledge

AI/data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Business/Supply Chain

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

PLM

Job description

## Operational Excellence Program ManagerApply: Georgetown, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-105292**About The Role**We are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager (P3) who is a hands-on team player and self-motivated problem solver to join the ZT Sanmina team in our GTX office.The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, stakeholder communication, risk management and successful delivery of projects that meet and exceed business objectives, timeline schedules and budget requirements.The primary responsibility is to lead Customer Operations strategic initiatives that result in a commitment to operational excellence and a positive customer experience. This includes establishing and reinforcing project management standards, developing KPI’s and driving consistency across projects and programs supporting supply chain end to end execution.**What You Will Do*** Provide project management leadership and support to customer ops and supply chain cross functional strategic projects and initiatives.* Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and sustaining activities.* Establish project plans and mitigations to enable the execution of time-sensitive strategic programs.* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project health metrics.* Work closely with internal teams and customers to set proper expectations on project schedules and deliverables.* Lead in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, procurement and NPI teams.* Plan, schedule, and manage strategic projects ensuring project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and business requirements.* Support change management activities and communicate project impacts effectively.* Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and blockers.* Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.* Create solutions and value stream maps to solve complex business and technical problems.* Analyze business processes and formulate recommendations for improvement.* Lead multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.* Drive continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and best practices.**What You Bring*** Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields, plus 5 years of Project Management experience. Alternatively, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience is accepted.* Project Management Skills – Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments.* Ability to plan and organize; establish projects requirements, plan execution and deliver results.* Highly organized, proactive, data-driven, and capable of driving alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, product management, and executive stakeholders.* Accountability and Communication: take ownership, share relevant information, and communicate at a level of detail appropriate for the audience.* Teamwork: Works effectively across organizations to achieve company goals and objectives.* Advanced analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Project, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.* Experience with ERP and PLM technologies.* Experience in addressing complex or contentious issues, including but not limited to, variations or lack in process or locking in work scope definition.* Experience with data visualization and leveraging AI capabilities.* Experience with software skills in JIRA, or Visio, to support department metrics, mapping processes, and smart cross-functional communication or workflow.## **About ZT Systems**At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.**What We Offer** At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.**Compensation & Financial Security**-Competitive base salary-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility-401(k) retirement savings plan-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs**Health & Wellness**-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs--Company-paid life and disability insurance**Time Away & Work-Life Balance**-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays-Parental leave and family care support programs**Growth & Purpose**-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care aboutThese benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.