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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$120K - $140K *

Champion strategic contract management by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance contract strategies and s...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead contract management initiatives, ensuring compliance and strategic direction in negotiations. Collaborate with senior leadership to modernize processes and mentor a high-performing team, driving...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead and empower the contract management function, ensuring compliance and strategic direction in negotiations. Collaborate with senior leadership to modernize processes and mentor a high-performing t...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive strategic contract management excellence, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Lead a high-performing team to navigate complex negotiations and enhance contracting...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $338K *

Redefine engineering excellence by leading PAC-3 hardware development, integration, and production efforts. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance missile production rates and ensu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative civil engineering projects from inception to completion. Drive technical excellence, nurture client relationships, and mentor emerging engineers to foster innovative solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$132K - $251K *

Champion program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver hardware solutions for a major defense initiative. Drive technical performance, financial results, and schedule adherence while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse technology and business projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with teams to drive initiatives that fulfill organizational goals...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Tackle enterprise-wide projects by leading cross-functional initiatives. Drive transformation through effective planning, coordination, and stakeholder management to ensure successful delivery of crit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $226K *

Drive program integration for large-scale projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, manage risks, and maintain stakeholder engagement while aligning with strategic busin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex programs, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution across multiple projects while managing risks and stakeholder engagement for optimal outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive large-scale enterprise IT and cybersecurity programs, overseeing complex operations and ensuring successful delivery across multiple technical domains while managing resources, budgets, and stak...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, coordinating orders, and ensuring seamless communication between customers and shop personnel. Drive efficiency in equipment training and documentation...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $254K *

Champion the delivery of complex technical programs across multiple teams, driving execution from kickoff to launch. Build strong relationships with engineering and product partners to ensure successf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams in the Sentinel Program, ensuring timely delivery of propulsion systems while managing risks, quality, and customer relations. Drive continuous impro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $322K *

Lead the charge in optimizing infrastructure programs that power our cutting-edge EDA ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic planning, driving op...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $322K *

Drive your career by leading programs that enhance Hardware EDA infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to ensure reliability and efficiency while implementing innovative solutions and methodolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic team to address operational gaps through capability integration and planning. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance mission ef...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize production schedules and workflows while ensuring quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Lead a dynamic team to achieve operational excellence and improved efficiency in a fast-pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team leading additive manufacturing operations, driving quality, safety, and efficiency while overseeing staffing, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $228K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading a high-performing team, driving compliance, and fostering collaboration across divisions to ensure a unified and effective security strategy for a cr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Lead the charge in driving global supply-chain initiatives for munition acceleration, fostering best-practices, risk management, and a high-performing team to align with program objectives and senior...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $269K *

Join a dynamic team to manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance and quality across all contract types. Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic sourcing and program execution, while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $269K *

Unlock your potential by managing subcontractor performance and supply chain strategies. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and achieve program milestones in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   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.