Business Programming Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. ZT Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
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.