Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement for eligible教育

Company‑paid health benefits

Job summary

ZT Systems in the United States is seeking a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager for Test Engineering to lead cross‑functional efforts and continuously improve manufacturing tests across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers, partners, and internal teams to solve challenges and drive execution. The role requires 8+ years at Staff+ level, strong strategic and analytical skills, and experience in test automation and liquid cooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, IT or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience at Staff+ level across large programs.
• Proven ability to define and execute engineering strategy.
• Track record of driving measurable business outcomes with cost, yield, quality, and scalability.
• Ability to drive alignment, hold teams accountable, and deliver results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data‑driven decisions.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects from concept to production.
• Understanding of manufacturing test processes, test automation, and liquid cooling.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long‑term test engineering and manufacturing test strategy across programs.
• Own roadmap planning for test infrastructure, automation, and quality systems.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment to ensure scalable test solutions.
• Lead strategic engagements with customers, suppliers, and partners to define joint roadmaps.
• Act as liaison between internal teams, customers, and partners to resolve challenges.
• Use data insights to diagnose issues and implement improvements.
• Lead end‑to‑end test engineering programs for quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure changes are implemented with minimal disruption to production.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Data‑driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or IT

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

About The Role

The Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering leads cross‑functional efforts to continuously improve manufacturing tests across the product lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with customers, core technology partners, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and drive execution.

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive long‑term test engineering and manufacturing test strategy across multiple programs or product lines, aligning with company‑level objectives.
• Own roadmap planning for test infrastructure, automation, and quality systems, including capacity scaling and future technology adoption.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across design, quality, manufacturing, test, and supplier engineering to ensure scalable and production‑ready test solutions.
• Lead strategic engagements with key customers, suppliers, and partners to define joint technical roadmaps and resolve systemic challenges.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, customers, and external partners to resolve technical challenges and align priorities.
• Leverage data‑driven insights (e.g., root cause analysis, Time‑to‑Failure) to diagnose issues and implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead end‑to‑end test engineering programmes, driving continuous improvement across test yield, test infrastructure reliability, test execution efficiency, and overall product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure test processes, changes, and issue resolutions are implemented with minimal disruption to production, maintaining stability and operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce programme structure, metrics, and accountability across teams; proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Communicate programme status, risks, and key decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Guide teams through complex trade‑offs, risk management, and decision‑making as a technical thought partner and programme leader.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing test processes, ensuring measurable outcomes and operational efficiency gains.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated impact at Staff+ level across multiple large‑scale programmes.
• Proven ability to define and execute engineering strategy at an organisational or multi‑product level.
• Track record of driving measurable business outcomes (cost, yield, quality, scalability).
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment, hold teams accountable, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Proven experience managing complex engineering projects from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing test processes, test automation, and liquid cooling technology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).

Preferred Skills

• Experience defining test strategy for new product categories or emerging technologies.
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with global teams and customers.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma certification, or advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) in a relevant field.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary ($93,000–$140,000 depending on experience).
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programmes.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programmes.
• 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 programmes.

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programmes and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programmes to support causes you care about.

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 licence or licence exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.