Director, Technical Program Management

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The Director, Technical Program Management will lead a team of world-class technical program managers in managing and executing server platform programs throughout the product lifecycle. This includes driving design and development activities from product definition and planning through production release and end-of-life. This role requires exceptional collaboration with product marketing, corporate marketing, content development, engineering, and supply chain operations. The Director will be a key contributor to strategy and operations and instrumental in leading a world‑class program management organization aligned with ZT’s long‑term strategic goals.

• Build and mentor a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled program management team.
• Provide strong leadership by encouraging creative problem‑solving, focusing on employee development and performance, and ensuring continuous skill acquisition.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Architecture teams to translate product specifications into program deliverables.
• Ensure system‑level elements of next‑generation platform solutions are optimized with well‑considered tradeoffs.
• Direct teams during requirement definition, planning, development, and launch phases.
• Bridge FAE, Sales, R&D, and third‑party stakeholders from an engineering perspective.
• Drive the development of standard engineering practices and product lifecycle management.
• Implement processes and metrics to ensure engineering efficiency and market readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related industry experience in technology.
• 8+ years of executive management experience leading product development organizations.
• Hands‑on technical experience in platform development with strategic vision.
• Detail‑driven leadership style with a passion for delivering quality products.
• Experience managing engineers and program managers in platform‑level design, integration, validation, and testing of hardware and software.
• Ability to translate high‑level customer requirements into platform‑level engineering designs.
• Strategic thinker with strong prioritization and resource management skills across multiple projects.
• Deep expertise in server system architecture and design.

At ZT Systems, 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 face‑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.

At ZT Systems, 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.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

• 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

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
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