Staff Technical Program Manager Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

About the role

The Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Test Engineering is responsible for leading the cross-functional efforts to continuously improve manufacturing tests across the product lifecycle. This 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 programs, 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 program structure, metrics, and accountability across teams; proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate program 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 program 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 programs.
• Proven ability to define and execute engineering strategy at an organizational 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.

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.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 about

These 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.