Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering (Change Management)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the evaluation and validation of changes in manufacturing test systems. This role involves managing the implementation of customer-driven firmware updates and testing infrastructure to ensure operational continuity.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science along with over 6 years of relevant experience in technical program management. A strong understanding of manufacturing test systems and risk assessment is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical program management or related roles.
• Strong technical background in manufacturing test systems and test infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with firmware and platform components.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations and validation of changes in test engineering.
• Define and drive comprehensive validation plans to ensure changes are ready.
• Enforce change management processes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Technical program management

Systems engineering

Manufacturing test systems

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

The Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering (Change Management) is responsible for leading the technical evaluation, validation, and deployment of changes impacting manufacturing test systems, including customer‑driven firmware updates (e.g., BMC, BIOS, switch firmware), test scripts, and infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Own end‑to‑end change management for test engineering, including customer‑driven firmware updates, test scripts, and infrastructure changes.
• Perform technical impact assessments across test systems and manufacturing environments, identifying risks, dependencies, and potential failure modes.
• Define and drive comprehensive validation plans (functional, regression, stress, system‑level) to ensure changes are production‑ready.
• Partner with customer‑facing teams to evaluate incoming changes, providing clear technical feedback on risk, validation scope, and deployment readiness.
• Drive cross‑functional execution across test, IT, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams; align on scope, timelines, and success criteria.
• Enforce change control processes, validation gates, and release readiness criteria, holding teams accountable for execution quality and completeness.
• Ensure all changes are deployed with minimal disruption to production, maintaining operational stability and continuity.
• Lead post‑validation reviews and monitor post‑release performance; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions when issues arise.
• Act as the escalation point for technical and process gaps, driving resolution and improving change management discipline.
• Continuously refine validation frameworks and change management processes to improve predictability, scalability, and risk control.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in technical program management, test engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role.
• Strong technical background in manufacturing test systems, test infrastructure, and system‑level validation.
• Hands‑on experience or deep familiarity with firmware and platform components (e.g., BMC, BIOS, networking/switch firmware).
• Proven ability to assess technical risk, identify failure modes, and define effective validation strategies.
• Experience developing and executing structured validation plans for system, firmware, or infrastructure changes.
• Maintaining clear and thorough documentation throughout the test engineering lifecycle, including risk assessments and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability across teams, enforcing process rigor and ensuring high‑quality execution.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to operate in fast‑paced, production‑critical environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear recommendations for non‑technical or customer‑facing stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with change management or release management in manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration testing.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., FMEA, change control, validation gating).
• Experience supporting global teams and complex deployment environments.
• PMP, Agile, related program management certification, or advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) in a relevant field.

Compensation & Financial Security

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $93,000 to $140,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

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

• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
• Eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Commerce & U.S. Department of Commerce