ZT Systems

Business Programming Manager

ZT Systems • $118K — $157K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or above in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Finance, or Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Program Management or similar roles.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing, technology, or service operations environments.
  • Proven track record in delivering business transformation initiatives.
  • Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex cross-functional programs from initiation through implementation.
  • Develop project charters, business requirements, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments.
  • Monitor program performance and ensure budget adherence.
  • Escalate risks and issues while proposing mitigation plans.
  • Define reporting requirements and KPIs with BI developers.
  • Facilitate requirement-gathering sessions and project meetings.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and learning.
  • Wellbeing resources to promote employee health and wellness.
  • Potential bonuses as part of total rewards.
  • Supportive of a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description

About The Role

The Business Program Manager will lead cross-functional business initiatives focused on operational excellence, process transformation, business intelligence, and automation. This role serves as the bridge between Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Service, Logistics, Trade Compliance, Sales Operations, and IT to ensure strategic projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, business process expertise, analytical capabilities, and experience driving enterprise-wide initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

  • Lead complex cross-functional programs from initiation through implementation.
  • Develop project charters, business requirements, timelines, risk assessments, and communication plans.
  • Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, Service Operations, and executive leadership.
  • Monitor program performance, milestones, deliverables, and budget adherence.
  • Escalate risks and issues and propose mitigation plans.
  • Partner with BI developers and analysts to define reporting requirements and KPIs.
  • Translate business needs into dashboards, reports, and automation solutions.
  • Act as primary liaison between business users and technical teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and steering committee meetings.
  • Present project status and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support compliance initiatives, including SOX-related process controls and documentation.
  • Ensure proper project governance and documentation standards are maintained.
  • Assist in audit support and process validation activities.
  • Support enterprise reporting initiatives involving:

- Financial Analysis

- Other Revenue Analytics

- Inventory Management

- Freight and trade compliance Analytics

- Warranty Reserve Analysis

-Service Operations

-Supply Chain Metrics

-Product Profitability Analysis

 

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s or above in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Information System, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Business Operations, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, Finance, or related functions.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, technology, electronics, supply chain, or service operations environments.
  • Proven track record delivering business transformation initiatives.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Python, SQL and data analytics concepts.
  • Familiarity with business automation tools and workflow solutions.
  • Strong project planning and execution abilities.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Risk management and issue resolution expertise.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience leading enterprise business intelligence initiatives.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations.
  • Experience supporting Finance and Accounting processes.
  • Experience with Power Platform.
  • Experience with Jira.

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company,  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 between $118,125 and $157,500 annually. 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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, 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.

About ZT Systems

ZT Systems is a privately held original design manufacturer of data center servers, storage and embedded computing systems. ZT Systems is headquartered in the United States with additional facilities in Canada, China, and the Netherlands. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of computing systems, from workstations to high-performance computing clusters, and provides customized solutions for cloud computing, big data, and other applications. ZT Systems serves a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and education.
Learn more about ZT Systems
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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