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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$147K - $202K *

Empower product excellence by managing change control, ensuring BOM accuracy, and driving strategic vendor relations. Collaborate across teams to implement cost reduction and product roadmaps, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $222K *

Deliver impactful solutions by leading cross-functional IT programs in Manufacturing and Quality applications, ensuring alignment with operational goals and integrating seamlessly with ERP systems...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Transform complex defense communication systems programs by leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution, technical performance, and customer satisfaction while managing cost and sch...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Lead the charge in cross-team engineering efforts, driving impactful programs from definition to delivery in a fast-paced environment, while setting the standard for tracking and operational processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in coordinating ship modernization efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to production milestones while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver quality results on time...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower ship modernization efforts by coordinating technical data, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with production milestones. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality results on...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform ship modernization efforts by coordinating technical specifications, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with Navy standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver qualit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive the execution of NAVSEA ship modernization projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to production milestones while managing financial reportin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine ship modernization by leading coordination efforts across teams to ensure timely execution of alteration work packages. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver quality systems while adherin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of naval modernization by coordinating ship repair efforts, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget. Dri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive ship modernization efforts by coordinating technical specifications, logistics, and stakeholder communications. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely execution of projects while mainta...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee NAVSEA ship modernization efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and timely execution of work packages. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver quality systems on...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead ship modernization efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and timely execution of work packages. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quality systems while managing financia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing NAVSEA ship modernization projects. As a key coordinator, you'll ensure technical accuracy and timely delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $193K *

Drive the execution of complex embedded systems programs for defense and space applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery while managing cost, schedule, and technical s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $192K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive the successful execution of technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Leverage your expertise in planning and monitoring to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the Electrofill Product Group, managing the Sabre 3D POA. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic environment, ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic initiatives effectively through project leadership and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing facility capabilities and infrastructure while achieving operational excellence and b...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading cross-functional teams in technical program management. Drive project success and enhancements through strategic planning, fostering collaboration, and applying your techni...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technical projects that drive innovations, optimize processes, and enhance product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and succes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $219K *

Reimagine subcontract management by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and performance across all contract types. Drive strategic sourcing and risk management while fosterin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Drive subcontract management excellence by overseeing critical systems, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones and performance objectives while managing...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in subcontract management, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive execution on complex contracts...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while driving cost, schedule, and technical excellence across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Elevate your career by managing subcontractor performance across critical programs. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and drive procurement activities to me...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.