Materion

Program Manager

Materion • $90K — $120K *
Lincoln, RI 02865In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related field
  • 5-10 years of experience in program management or customer-facing roles in advanced materials or manufacturing
  • Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs
  • Ability to influence without authority across diverse teams
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Excellent customer relationship management and communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools

Responsibilities

  • Drive on-time and on-budget program execution
  • Lead cross-functional program teams including T&I, engineering, operations, and quality
  • Establish program plans and track progress ensuring accountability
  • Facilitate inter-department communication to ensure seamless execution
  • Participate in strategic growth programs and build strong customer relationships
  • Lead customer reviews with program status updates and risk assessments
  • Partner with supply chain for demand forecasting and inventory management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Dynamic work environment with cross-functional collaboration
  • Engagement in strategic projects that impact customer relationships
  • Exposure to advanced materials solutions and innovative practices
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional programs that support the delivery of advanced materials solutions to key customers. This role serves as the central point of coordination between commercial, technical, and operational teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, on-time execution, and accurate forecasting. The ideal candidate combines strong customer-facing skills with internal leadership.

You Will Have the Opportunity To:
  • Program Execution: Drive on-time and on-budget program execution. Lead cross-functional program teams, including T&I, engineering, operations, quality, and procurement. Establish program plans, milestones, and deliverables; track progress and drive accountability. Facilitate communication and alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution. Identify and proactively manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Customer Engagement: Participate as an extension of the commercial team on strategic growth programs. Build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring alignment on expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Lead regular customer reviews, including program status updates, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
  • Change Management: Lead customer qualifications of new and modified products (raw material changes, process improvements, new product development). Support business development activities by providing program insights and execution feasibility. Translate customer needs into clear internal requirements across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
  • Forecasting & Demand Planning: Partner with supply chain and production planning to align capacity with projected demand. Identify risks and opportunities related to demand variability and propose mitigation strategies. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to forecast accuracy and inventory levels


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or related field required
  • 5-10 years of experience in program management, operations, or customer-facing roles within advanced materials, manufacturing, or a related industry
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs
  • Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse teams
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Strong customer relationship management and communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools


About Materion

Materion Corporation is a global leader in advanced materials, providing a unique combination of high-performance engineered materials with unmatched expertise in advanced production and technical services. The company's products and services are used in a variety of highly engineered applications in consumer electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, defense and science, medical, energy, automotive, aerospace and industrial markets.
Learn more about Materion
Size
3,443 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$15.4 million
Founded
1931
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ
MTRN
* Ladders Estimates

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