Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

1d•$148,125 - $246,875

About The Position

The Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager leads the management and execution of server platform programs, driving design and development activities from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. The role works across marketing, architecture, engineering, sales, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver products on schedule and in alignment with sales volume targets and financial objectives. The TPM leads requirements definition, planning, development, and launch; manages feature enhancements, quality, and continuity of supply; and oversees execution of engineering solutions across hardware, software, testing, diagnostics, and vendor management. The role also ensures designs are manufacturable, reliable, and serviceable, communicates program progress and risks, maintains program documentation, and publishes relevant metrics. The position requires extensive relevant experience in the server or related industry, an understanding of x86 server architecture and system-level platforms, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, make decisions, solve complex problems, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 15 or more years of relevant experience in the server or a related industry; alternatively, a master’s degree with 13 or more years of relevant experience.
Good understanding of x86 server system architecture.
Understanding of system-level server platforms, software, and component interactions.
Excellent understanding of business goals and customer use cases.
Strong cross-functional team management skills and an adaptive communication style.
Strong project management skills, including scheduling and milestone tracking.
Ability to view situations objectively from different perspectives.
Ability to frame situations and make and drive decisions.
Ability to resolve complex problems, drive results, innovate, and lead strategically.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Solid business, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Pragmatic, hands-on approach and creative problem-solving ability.
Strong planning and priority-setting abilities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Proven ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Translate product specifications into program deliverables in collaboration with Marketing and Architecture teams.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and introduce products on schedule while meeting sales volume targets and financial objectives.
Lead requirements definition, planning, development, and product launch.
Manage feature enhancements, quality, and continuity of supply.
Communicate organizational information, strategies, and capabilities to sales organizations.
Manage execution of engineering solutions across Printed Circuit Boards, Mechanical, Power, OS, FW, BIOS, Solution SW, Test, Diagnostics, and vendor management.
Ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, and serviceable.
Develop and maintain customer relationships, providing support insights and recommendations.
Lead weekly program core team meetings to communicate updates, track progress, and ensure milestones remain on track.
Identify and communicate program risks to stakeholders, define risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate hardware and software engineering solutions.
Maintain documentation and distribute project information to stakeholders, customers, and partners.
Publish program metrics, including KPIs, as required by the program or the Office of Technical Program Management.