Material Program Manager Jobs

Material Program Managers coordinate the materials, suppliers, schedules, and cross-functional teams needed to deliver complex products and programs. They help organizations balance cost, quality, availability, and timelines across the supply chain. Explore vetted Material Program Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Material Program Manager Do?

These professionals oversee material planning and execution throughout a program lifecycle. Typical responsibilities include forecasting demand, monitoring inventory and supply risks, coordinating procurement and production teams, managing supplier performance, and communicating schedule or availability issues to stakeholders. The role often involves using data and planning systems to identify constraints and keep deliverables on track.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in program management, materials planning, supply chain operations, procurement, or manufacturing. Useful capabilities include analytical problem-solving, project planning, risk management, supplier communication, and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) systems. Requirements vary by industry and seniority; some positions favor a technical or business degree and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

Career Opportunities

Material Program Managers work across industries such as aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Depending on experience, they may advance into senior program management, supply chain leadership, operations management, or procurement roles. Browse Ladders to find vetted openings with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals while coaching a talented project team to success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $151K *

Analyze and enhance program execution planning for Life Extension 2. Collaborate with management to create compliant schedules, validate resources, and improve performance metrics while ensuring align...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space mission programs. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management while collaborating across functions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and ensure st...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Help us ensure effective earned-value management and procurement processes by overseeing supplier relationships, coordinating with program teams, and driving data analysis to align project objectives...

Three Mile Bay, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Unlock potential by overseeing earned-value management and supply chain processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement, supplier performance, and data accuracy, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional program management for electronic product production, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, quality standards, and timely delivery while optimizing resources and fosteri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Elevate our regulatory compliance initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance technical documentation readiness for clinical diagnostic products, ensuring timely global registrations and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex, enterprise-level projects, shape product roadmaps, and foster collaboration between technology and business, ensuring project alignment with strategic organiza...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $203K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in manufacturing planning and material management. Oversee MRP transactions, optimize inventory, and lead a dynamic team to achieve critical production goals whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the planning and execution of engineering projects across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery of capital equipment and new product introductions while managing continuous improvement initiat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

The Customer Program Manager will drive projects from initial contact to final involvement, coordinating with internal and external teams to provide technical solutions for customer programs. This rol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $219K *

Lead a cross-functional team to manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while driving cost, quality, and schedule objectives for successful program executio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive critical acquisition management in defense, overseeing program planning and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective lifecycle support and delivery of cap...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving power architecture and optimization for cutting-edge DPU designs. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance-per-watt, ensuring efficient data center operations throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive power modeling and optimization for Data Processing Unit designs, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring optimal performance-per-watt through comprehensive analysis and collaboration a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by driving power optimization for cutting-edge DPU designs. Influence architectural decisions, analyze real-world workloads, and develop innovative power models to enhance performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $152K *

Transform complex projects into successful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive accountability and deliver results on...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead acquisition program management efforts across the DoD lifecycle, ensuring effective execution and strategic planning for air armament systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Oversee material program management, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive performance and mitigate risks, while leading budge...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Drive program execution in materials management, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to meet objectives and mitigate risks, while leading budgeting and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Manage material program execution, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive performance and mitigate risks, while leading budgeting and forecasting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Take ownership of material program management, ensuring effective execution of cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive performance and mitigate risk...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the evolution of defense Test & Evaluation by integrating modern software solutions, enhancing workflows, and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver data-driven, efficient testing en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Digital Test & Evaluation initiatives that integrate modern software solutions into defense workflows, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the T&E l...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $205K *

Shape the future of space electronics by leading complex programs from development to production. Drive performance across cost, schedule, and risk while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Material Program Manager?question toggle

    A Material Program Manager coordinates material availability, suppliers, schedules, and related teams to support program delivery while balancing cost, quality, and supply risks.

  • What does a Material Program Manager do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include reviewing forecasts and inventory, tracking supplier commitments, resolving shortages, coordinating with procurement and production teams, and reporting risks or schedule changes.

  • What qualifications are common for Material Program Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for program management or supply chain experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP or MRP tools. Specific education and experience requirements vary by employer and industry.

  • Where do Material Program Managers work?question toggle

    They work in industries with complex production and supply chains, including aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing.

  • How can I find Material Program Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.