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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$100K - $120K *

Transform project management excellence by overseeing complex engineering and fabrication projects. Drive strategic planning, execution, and improvement while ensuring alignment with customer needs an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing material availability and driving efficient manufacturing operations. Leverage your expertise to proactively identify issues and collaborate with stakeholder...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier management and optimizing material flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive performance, while developing strategies to mitigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join our Mission Systems team to lead supplier management, optimize material flow, and ensure compliance with regulations. Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet program objectives and enhance o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Optimize supplier management and material flow by leading cross-functional teams, driving performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Manage supplier performance and optimize material flow across the program lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations and drive operational efficiency whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier management and optimizing material flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive performance, while developing strategies to mitigat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading a transformative program delivering Oracle eBusiness solutions on OCI. Manage a diverse team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence across multiple IT...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $111K *

Shape program success by managing integrated schedules, analyzing performance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance execution and efficiency in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $202K *

Drive key product development programs in the GaN MMIC Business Unit, managing complex projects from inception to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, track progress...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $164K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic space acquisition team, shaping strategies, guiding major programs, and advising senior leaders to deliver critical capabilities for national security and de...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead strategic acquisition planning and execution for major defense programs, ensuring alignment with national strategies while managing complex logistics and industrial cooperation...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

The Material Program Manager is responsible for managing material delivery schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating with customers on material planning requirements. This role invol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance organizational effectiveness through AI-driven tools, stakeholder collaboration, and data analytics. Lead requirements analysis and governance initiatives to streamline work...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential as you manage Global Supply Chain activities for key programs, ensuring seamless execution from capture to sustainment. Collaborate across teams to drive results in a dynamic environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Global Supply Chain management. As a Material Program Manager, you'll oversee the entire program lifecycle, collaborating across functions to ensure successful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $201K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative product development and commercialization. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine project plans, mentor future leaders, and enhance NPI processes for s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $155K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex technical programs, ensuring effective coordination of data requirements and test activities to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Air Force ra...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cross-functional efforts to deliver innovative thermal protection solutions, ensuring alignment between customer needs and engineering execution from concept to product...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge thermal protection solutions. Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Tactical Avionics Program Management. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance organizational performance, and manage complex programs from inception to completion...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Manage the execution of a complex development program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deliverables and custom...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Pioneer the future of ground control systems by leading cross-functional teams, managing program execution, and ensuring successful contract deliverables while driving innovation and customer engageme...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $224K *

Champion the Finland Component Repair Proposal, leading cross-functional teams to develop and negotiate proposals while ensuring alignment with program objectives and successful execution of contract...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Manage all aspects of contract management, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals. Oversee staff, quality control, and risk management while coordinating with federal and contractor team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.