Lead TPM, S&OP: Capacity & Ops Strategy
About The Position
The Lead Technical Program Manager, S&OP: Capacity & Ops Strategy serves as the technical navigator and quantitative engine within the Global Operations Readiness team. Reporting into the Manager of Global Operations Readiness within the Manufacturing Business Office, this role is responsible for designing, deploying, and orchestrating the multi-horizon Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework that converts complex commercial demand signals into clear operational options. This role requires a unique combination of deep manufacturing expertise, advanced analytical/modeling capability, and cross-functional leadership. You will lead the S&OP sub-function in synthesizing multi-channel demand streams (Customer Operations, ZT Sales, and Sanmina partner pipelines) into dynamic capacity models—evaluating global footprint, floor space, test load, power, and tooling constraints. Additionally, you will identify strategic opportunities to invest in new manufacturing methods, machines, and equipment, ensuring factory capabilities remain ahead of rapid technological shifts in high-density AI compute and liquid cooling infrastructure. As a technical leader, you will act as a thought partner and subject matter expert, instilling analytical rigor and delivery discipline within the team while coaching junior engineers and technical program managers to cultivate engineering excellence across the organization.
Requirements
- The right person for this role is an agent of change and has exceptional analytical capabilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves problem-solving, is a good communicator, and is passionate about enabling the future of cloud computing.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, supply chain management, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in an engineering, S&OP, capacity planning, or technical program management role (or 6+ years with a Master's degree).
- Demonstrated experience in high-reliability, high-tech hardware, server assembly, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), or hyperscale cloud infrastructure environments.
- Advanced skills in multi-variable capacity modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis using tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel.
- Ability to convert complex operational topics and data-driven models into clear P&L insights, CapEx ROI proposals, and executive-level overviews.
- Proven ability to influence and align distributed cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Engineering, Plant Ops, and Contract Manufacturing partners) without formal line authority.
- Deep understanding of factory dynamics, line throughput, test load bottlenecking, power distribution, and liquid cooling infrastructure.
- Independent initiative to lead end-to-end projects with a strong sense of urgency in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Ingest projects and requests from end-to-end, defining business needs, developing strategies, and socializing S&OP insights to executive leadership and plant operations.
- Drive the multi-stream demand ingestion process, reconciling unconstrained and constrained forecasts across Customer Operations, ZT sales, and Sanmina into a single unified demand baseline.
- Build and maintain dynamic 3-to-24-month capacity and scenario models, evaluating line rates, floor space utilization, test position availability, and high-density power/cooling infrastructure limits.
- Conduct rigorous "What-If" trade-off and ROI analyses, translating operational variables (racks/day, shift structures, line bottlenecks) directly into financial P&L impact (CapEx requirements, overtime costs, gross margin risk).
- Lead the monthly S&OP capacity review cadence, driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across Sales, Customer Ops, Engineering, NPI, Finance, and Sanmina teams.
- Identify strategic capability and technology shift opportunities, evaluating emerging hardware requirements (e.g., advanced liquid cooling loops, high-density power testing) and translating them into future-proofing requirements for manufacturing Methods and Machines.
- Build data-driven CapEx business cases for facility expansion, automation, line retrofits, and specialized tooling to prevent capacity bottlenecks before production ramps begin.
- Own efforts in continuously improving the effectiveness and scope of S&OP models, capacity tools, and data structures deployed for short- and long-term business planning.
- Coach and nurture junior team members to maximize their potential, set direction in the execution of complex analytical projects, and facilitate a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Operate with a sense of urgency to ensure customer needs are met in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 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
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and family care support programs
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
